Coronavirus advice for IBD patients

Having IBD does not put you in a high risk group, so if you are on no medications for it, are on topical therapy only, or oral mesalasine (Salofalk, asacol, pentasa, octasa) then you are not considered to be in a vulnerable group and should follow guidance for the general public.

Current NHS self-isolation advice

Ask patients to use NHS 111 online rather than calling 111

We are concerned that patients seeking information on coronavirus are being directed to call 111 rather than use NHS 111 online. NHS 111 is experiencing very high call volumes