Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve public awareness of the symptoms of Crohn’s and Colitis in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England.

To support awareness of inflammatory bowel disease among the public, the National Health Service website provides comprehensive, accessible information on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, helping to raise public awareness and understanding of these conditions, including in the Yeovil constituency.

The site explains what Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are, outlines common symptoms, and gives clear guidance on when to seek medical advice. It also details how these conditions are diagnosed and managed, including available treatments and support services. More information about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is available at the following two links respectively:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/crohns-disease/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ulcerative-colitis/