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    2. IBD Standards 2026
    3. Section 4: Flare management
    IBD Standards 2026
    • Section 1: The IBD service
    • Section 2: Pre-diagnosis
    • Section 3: Newly diagnosed
    • Section 4: Flare management
      • Primary and secondary care protocols
      • Clear contact details
      • Rapid specialist access and treatment commencement
      • Steroid stewardship and audit
    • Section 5: Surgery
    • Section 6: Inpatient care
    • Section 7: Ongoing care & monitoring
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    Section 4: Flare management

    When people with IBD experience a flare, they must be able recognise it – and access the right specialist advice and treatment to manage it as quickly as possible.

    • Primary and secondary care protocols
    • Clear contact details
    • Rapid specialist access and treatment commencement
    • Steroid stewardship and audit

    Back to Section 3: Newly diagnosed

    It’s essential to get the right treatment and support in place for newly diagnosed patients with IBD. This will give them the best outcomes and help them adjust to living with the condition.

    Forward to Section 5: Surgery

    Patient outcomes are better when IBD surgery is timely, led by surgeons with the right expertise, and with effective multidisciplinary working. It’s important that patients fully understand their options and are offered psychological support.

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