Information about the National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (UK):

There are about 30,000 members across the United Kingdom

There are 65-70 NACC Groups around the country, arranging educational and support meetings, publicity and fundraising. Each Group is supported by a Medical Adviser

Membership is open to people who have Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease, their families and friends, health professionals and anyone interested in supporting the work of the Association
 

NACC offers:

Information (via literature, meetings, and a telephone information line)

Support (through local Groups, NACC-in-Contact, and a Disability Benefits Project)

A ‘Can’t Wait’ Card – recognised by some major retailers – enables quicker access to toilets

The Smilie's People Network - provides information and support to families who have a child diagnosed with IBD

A Welfare Fund for people in financial difficulty as a result of these illnesses

Funds for research. Since 1984, members have raised over £3 million. More than 100 research awards have been made to hospitals and universities throughout the UK

NACC Groups support local hospitals, through donations to improve services
 

Membership:

Membership costs £12 to join and £10 per year thereafter.  Members receive a pack of informative booklets and information about NACC, a Directory of NACC-in-Contacts, quarterly newsletters and information about their local self-help group.  If you would like to join NACC please complete an application form.

National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC)
4 Beaumont House, Sutton Road, St Albans, Herts AL1 5HH

Telephone:

Information Line: 0845 130 2233 (or 01727 844296)
NACC-in-Contact Support Line:  0845 130 3344
Disability Living Allowance Support Line:  Please call the Information Line
24-Hour Answer phone for Membership Details:  0845 130 6677
Administration, Membership and Press:  +44(0)1727 830038
Fax:  +44(0)1727 862550