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Share someone else’s story

Use your voice to help the UK to get to grips with guts.

Fill in and submit the story form at the bottom of the page to share someone else’s story.

Important note: If you would like to share someone else’s pancreatitis story, please click here to fill in and submit an alternative form. Thank you.

How we support you

As you might have seen on our share your story page, our Communications team is ready to guide you every step of the way and help you bring experiences to life. We understand that sharing your journey is a big step, so we always move at your pace.

Ready to get started?

Use the form below to submit your interest in sharing someone else’s experiences.

I'm interested in sharing someone else's story with Guts UK

We want to hear about the person you’re sharing this story for (whether they are a family member, a friend, or someone you have cared for). Use the form below to submit your interest.

Please note that submission of this form does not guarantee that their story will be shared. As a small but mighty team, we are unable to share every story. If an opportunity arises, we will be in touch. Thank you.

About you

Your name(Required)

Your first name Your last name

Who are you?(Required)

Please obtain their permission, where applicable.

I am filling in this form for someone else who is aged 18 or over

I am filling in this form in memory of someone who has passed away

I am filling in this form on behalf of a child who is under the age of 18 and I am their parent or legal guardian

Your relationship to whose story you are sharing(Required)

For example, parent, brother, carer, friend.

About them

Their name(Required)

Their first name Their last name

In a few sentences, tell us a little bit about them(Required)

For example, you might want to share their job or hobbies.

Their gender

We ask this to ensure that the stories we share are representative of everyone impacted by digestive conditions and symptoms. Please select from the dropdown below.

If you prefer to describe their gender in your own words, please do so in the text box below

Their pronouns

This helps us to refer to them correctly in any written articles, social media posts or when we get in touch with you. Please select from the dropdown below.

If you prefer to describe their pronouns in your own words, please do so in the text box below

Their story

Please tell us what digestive condition this story is for(Required)

We endeavour to share a range of stories that reflect the range of digestive conditions which we currently provide trusted information on, which are listed below.

If they have more than one digestive condition, please tell us more

Is their story in memory?(Required)

Yes

In what year was their diagnosis received?(Required)

Can you tell us a little more about when their digestive symptoms started and what they were?(Required)

Can you tell us more about what led to their diagnosis (ie medical tests)?(Required)

How has their digestive condition impacted their life?(Required)

This can mean both physically and emotionally and whatever else you'd like to share.

Why do you want to share your their story with Guts UK charity?(Required)

Their age and ethnicity

Their age(Required)

Digestive conditions and symptoms affect anyone at any stage in life. Knowing their age helps us to show this. If in memory, please let us know at what age they passed away.

Their ethnicity(Required)

We want to ensure the stories we share reflect the true diversity of the UK. This helps us reach underrepresented communities and work towards a future where no one faces a digestive condition or symptoms alone.

If you prefer to describe their ethnicity in your own words, please do so in the text box below

Your involvement with Guts UK

Have they had any previous involvement with Guts UK?(Required)

Whether they've used our information leaflets or fundraised for us, we'd love to know.

Yes

If yes, please tell us a little more about their involvement in the text box below.

Why are you supporting Guts UK charity today?(Required)

Photos

Please upload up to three clear, good quality photos of the person whose story you are sharing.(Required)

We will use these photos to help tell their story. Where applicable, you must obtain permission.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.

Maximum file size - 50 mega bytes.

Your contact information

Your email address(Required)

Your contact number(Required)

Your Instagram/TikTok handle (ours is @gutscharityuk)

Please leave your Instagram/TikTok handle if you are happy for us to tag your account when we share their story on social media. Please note, we can only do this if your profile is public.

Address(Required)

As a UK charity, we can only share stories from people based in the UK.

City/Town Region

Permissions

Where applicable, you must obtain their permission.

Permissions - Media(Required)

By ticking this box, I acknowledge that their story may be shared on Guts UK's website, social media and other channels. (Please note, we will always contact you first before sharing.)

I am happy for Guts UK to share their story in the ways listed above

Permissions - Research and Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) requests(Required)

Should an opportunity arise for being involved in research or PPIE requests, I am happy for Guts UK to contact me with the details I have provided:

Yes, I'd like to be contacted

No, I don't want to be contacted

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How we’ll store and use your information

Your information will be stored safely and securely by Guts UK charity, in line with our Privacy Policy. The information you provide in this form will only be used to share someone’s story and raise awareness of digestive conditions and our work at Guts UK.

We’ll be in touch if we plan to use the story. In the meantime, you can change your mind at any time. Please get in touch with us at comms@gutscharity.org.uk or call 020 7486 0341.