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Rachel’s Hirschsprung’s Disease story

On this Hirschsprung’s Disease Awareness Day (15th September), we’re sharing Rachel’s story. Rachel lives with a rare form of the condition – Total Colonic Aganglionosis (TCA) and shares her experiences of undergoing stoma surgery and...

15th September 2026

Remember a Charity Week: Annie Rose’s story

This September, Guts UK is proud to take part in Remember a Charity in your Will Week, taking place from 7–13 September. As part of this national campaign involving charities across the country, we’re taking...

7th September 2026

Remember a Charity Week: David and Steve’s story

David and Steve met online in 2000. After six months of messages, they finally met in person and immediately clicked. They built a life together filled with travel, theatre and live events. But for much...

7th September 2026

Get to grips with constipation

Constipation is a very common digestive symptom where you find it difficult to pass poo or are passing poo less frequently than what is normal for you. Constipation is generally categorised into two main types...

1st September 2026

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It’s party time! How Eryn raised £4,000…

After spending 14 weeks in hospital at the beginning of the year, Eryn was determined to turn a tough experience into something positive. She organised a party night to bring her friends, family and local...

20th August 2026

Get to grips with diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is a very common symptom, characterised by passing looser or waterier poo more frequently than is normal for you. Diarrhoea is generally categorised into two main types based on how long it lasts: acute...

17th August 2026

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Michael’s gastroparesis story

This Gastroparesis Awareness Month, Michael shares his experiences. We’re shining a light on what it’s like to live with gastroparesis. For Michael, he developed heartburn, reflux and vomiting just after starting university.

6th August 2026

A selfie of Michael smiling gently in front of a plain light wall. He has short brown hair styled upwards, light eyes and is wearing a blue denim shirt.