New research published by the medical charity Crohn’s and Colitis UK (the working name for the registered charity, National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s disease) finds that 68% of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel that they have little or no control over their working conditions and a third receive minimal or no support from their employer.
The research entitled “Crohn’s, Colitis and Employment – From career aspirations to reality” also included an employers’ survey (private sector only) in which 66% of employer responders either admit to being totally unaware of, or only to some extent aware of, the needs of employees with IBD.
Crohn’s and Colitis UK carried out the survey-based research to evaluate the long-term impact of IBD on career aspiration, opportunities and choices.
