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Written question asked by Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Crohn's Disease

Question

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.

Answer

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/


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2439
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Health education Somerset Yeovil Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease
Link
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