Patients & Carers
Information for patients and carers
This page is for patients with C. diff, those that have experienced C. diff, and the people who may care for them (who are not healthcare professionals) such as family or friends.
We are currently developing our own content, including FAQs. In the meantime, we have included links to pages from other organisations that provide additional information that you may find helpful.
C. diff Trust supports the diagnosis and management of C. diff in line with current clinical guidance. We do not endorse specific products or manufacturers. External links are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement.
NHS pages on C. difficile infection
These pages are directed at patients and their families, in easy-to-understand language. They also have contact numbers for healthcare providers.
They include sections on:
- Symptoms
- How you get the infection
- Who is at risk
- Treatment
- Reducing spread
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) pages on C. difficile infection
These pages are directed at healthcare professionals and written in scientific and medical language, but we have included the link for those who are interested. It should also be noted that this is currently interim guidance that is being updated.
They include sections on the following that may be of interest to patients, their carers and their wider families:
- Clinical definitions and diagnosis
- Prevention
- Hand hygiene
Peggy Lillis Foundation
The webpages for the US patient advocacy charity for C. diff have web resources for patients.
They include sections on:
- About C. diff
- Frequently asked questions
- Treatment
It should be noted however that not all treatment options listed for patients in the US are available within the UK.
Tillotts Pharma UK & Ireland
These are pages provided by a pharmaceutical manufacturer and provide general disease information directed at patients in easy-to-understand language.
They include sections on:
- What it is
- Symptoms
- Risk factors
- Recurrence
- Diagnosis
- Characteristics including toxins and spores
- Reducing spread
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This webpage was produced with financial support from Tillotts Pharma UK & Ireland. C. Diff Trust retains full editorial control over all content.