News and events

Flushing away the poo taboo, together!

What is it that stops us from talking about our digestive health, or poo, as openly as we’d talk about having a cold, a headache or back pain? After all, our poo is an indication...

7th March 2024

Vomiting and regurgitation: when should I seek help?

Digestive symptoms can be confusing and overwhelming. You may not know when to ask for help or where to turn. Today, we’re talking you through the differences between vomiting and regurgitation, and what symptoms to...

22nd February 2024

What are gallstones?

We’ve all heard of gallstones, but what are they, why are they made and who do they affect? What are gallstones? When produced, gallstones live in the gallbladder, which stores bile for us between meals....

24th February 2024

Lola’s Speech

In November 2023, during our  Kranky Panky Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign, Guts UK gave 16-year-old Lola the opportunity to share her story with a room full of pancreatic specialists. It took guts. This is Lola’s speech....

16th February 2024

Can you live a normal life with a feeding tube?

5th-9th February 2024 Feeding Tube Awareness Week falls in early February each year. There are misconceptions surrounding why people might need a feeding tube, or even judgement. People with digestive diseases can need a feeding...

8th February 2024

Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2024 – Dominika’s story

5th-9th February 2024 Feeding Tube Awareness Week falls in early February each year. There are misconceptions surrounding why people might need a feeding tube, or even judgement. People with digestive diseases can need a feeding...

5th February 2024

Dominika is wearing a white t-shirt, light denim jeans and a yellow cardigan. She also is wearing black rimmed glasses and is smiling at the camera, holding a light brown giant teddy bear.

Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2024

1st February marks the start of Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Guts UK Charity are a founding member of the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT). Oesophageal Cancer is one of the six less survivable cancers, with an...

1st February 2024

2023: Our most impactful year yet

In 2023, with you by our side, we felt like we took the greatest stride towards getting to grips with guts than ever before. We answered more phone calls and emails than ever before, helping...

29th January 2024