Share your experience through video

Use your voice to help us get the UK to grips with guts by sharing your experiences on video.

We’re always looking for people who are open to sharing their lived experience with digestive symptoms and conditions on camera.

Your video could be about something you wish more people understood, a day in your life, or anything you feel might help someone else feel less alone. Sharing your experience on video is a powerful way to raise awareness and show just how varied digestive conditions can be from person to person.

Millions of people across the UK are affected by digestive conditions and we want the experiences we share to reflect that. We want everyone to feel seen, heard and included. That’s why we’re especially keen to hear from people from underrepresented communities. By sharing your video, you’ll help raise vital awareness and help us build a community that truly reflects us all.

Here’s a brilliant example of what your video could look like! This is Rachel’s life with gastroparesis:

There’s no one way to film. You can record however feels right for you, whether that’s chatting to camera or using photos. You don’t need fancy equipment either. We love seeing your creativity shine!

Use the form below to submit your interest in sharing your experiences through video.

Please note that submission of this form does not guarantee that your experiences will be shared. As a small but mighty team, we are unable to respond to everyone but if an opportunity arises to share your experience, we will be in touch. Thank you.

I'm interested in sharing my experience through video with Guts UK

Your information

Name(Required)

First name Last name

Your age(Required)

Your gender

Email address(Required)

Contact number(Required)

Address(Required)

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

City/Town Region

Your ethnicity(Required)

We are asking this question to ensure content are reflective of our whole community.

About you or your loved one

Who are you?(Required)

Please let us know who is completing this form.

I am filling in this form for myself (adult aged 18 or over)

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

I am filling in this form in memory of a loved one who has passed away

I am filling in this form as a carer of an adult (aged 18 or over)

My loved one's name

If you are submitting a video on behalf of a loved one, please let us know their name.

First name Last name

My loved one's age

If in memory, please let us know at what age they passed away.

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

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

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

Your video

Please briefly describe what your video will include:(Required)

Examples: a day in the life, managing symptoms, advice for others, a message you want people to hear.

Would you like to share a quote or any key points you would like to include in the caption alongside your video?

Instagram handle @

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

If you have an existing connection to our cause, we'd love to know.

Yes

If yes, tell us more about your involvement with us (e.g. I've fundraised for Guts UK or I've taken part in #GUTSelfie)

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

Permissions

Where applicable, you must obtain your loved one's permission.

Permissions - Media(Required)

By ticking this box, I acknowledge that my video 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 my video 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

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 specific form will only be used to share your story and raise awareness of digestive conditions and our work at Guts UK.

We’ll be in touch if we plan to use your 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.