Crohn’s and Colitis Care in the UK: The Hidden Cost and a Vision for Change

A new report, published today by the IBD UK alliance, of which the PCSG is a member, sets out the quality of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) care based on a unique and comprehensive assessment by both patients and services against the IBD Standards 2019. Crohn’s and Colitis Care in the UK: The Hidden Cost and a Vision for Change sets out a range of key recommendations to improve the care provided to IBD patients. IBD UK are calling for greater recognition of IBD as a priority by governments across the four nations of the UK and a defined strategy over the next 5 years.  Local services reports were published in March 2020, available at Reports | IBD UK

Join IBD UK, a partnership of 17 professional bodies, royal colleges and patient organisations working together for everyone affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), on Tuesday 27th April for the launch of Crohn’s and Colitis Care in the UK: The Hidden Cost and a Vision for Change. You can find information on the event on the PCSG website here.