Vitamin D Supplements & Covid19
Vitamin D levels tend to be low in people living in Northern Europe during winter months. Vitamin D is synthesised in the skin by the action of ultraviolet in sunlight. Although it is also present...
26th March 2020
News and events
Update: Coronavirus Covid-19 and people with conditions affecting the gastro-intestinal system
Everyone in the UK should adhere to guidance by the NHS. This now includes: Stay at home to stop coronavirus spreading. Everyone must stay at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus. This includes people...
25th March 2020
Coronavirus Covid-19 and people with conditions affecting the gastro-intestinal system
People across the UK should adhere to guidance published by the NHS to avoid catching or spreading Coronavirus. Do: Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds Always...
10th March 2020
Could cancer anti-sickness drug help IBS patients?
Could a commonly-prescribed anti-sickness drug be the answer for the 1.3 million people in the UK who struggle with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D)? A nationwide clinical trial led by researchers at The University...
2nd March 2020
The Gut Quiz
Team Guts UK have created a quiz to help you with any fundraising you’re taking on! The quiz is jam-packed with interesting facts, from the microbes that live in our gut to saliva – we’ve...
25th February 2020
7th National Pancreas Patient & Public Forum – 2020
Plans for the 7th National Pancreas Patient and Public Forum are now taking shape, with the next event due to take place on Friday 15 May 2020. This free Forum is to be held at...
12th February 2020
What questions would you like to see answered by research?
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) need your help to identify and update the priorities in gastrointestinal care that are ready for research, to complement wider priority setting activities in this area. The NIHR are seeking research...
10th February 2020
UK ranks poorly for deadliest cancer survival
Guts UK is a founding member of the Less Survivable Taskforce and we’re calling for government support on World Cancer Day. This World Cancer Day, the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT) is calling on UK...
4th February 2020
World Cancer Day 2020
On 4th February, charities, individuals and organisations across the globe come together for World Cancer Day – a day that unites people, communities and entire countries to take action. An important part of our work at...
4th February 2020
Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month & Guts UK’s Research
February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month so the Guts UK team will be busy raising awareness of risk factors and symptoms of oesophageal cancer, and spreading the word about the research we fund into oesophageal...
2nd February 2020
