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World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day 2024

EDM (Early Day Motion) 745: tabled on 13 May 2024

Tabled in the 2023-24 session.

This motion has been signed by 13 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes that Crohn's and colitis are serious chronic diseases where your immune system affects the gut, affecting over 500,000 people in the UK; recognises that stigma, myths, and misunderstandings means thousands of people with these conditions are suffering in silence; acknowledges that World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day on 19 May is an opportunity to raise awareness of these conditions; commends the work of Crohn’s & Colitis UK in supporting people living with IBD; and encourages hon. Members to support them in raising awareness of Crohn's and Colitis amongst the public and healthcare professionals.