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Summer-proof your gut!

Summer is often a season spent enjoying BBQs, festivals, days out, and afternoons in beer gardens. However, it can feel a bit unpredictable for people living with digestive conditions. Changes in routine, different foods and warmer weather can all affect how your gut behaves. With...

27th July 2026

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High joy, low impact summer activities 

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine and longer days, even if you need to take it easy. There are plenty of summer activities to make the most of the...

24th July 2026

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Magda’s gastritis story

Magda describes her gastritis symptoms as being like someone is inside her stomach with a razor blade, pouring acid onto it. Keen to raise awareness and funds, Magda shares her story and fundraising challenge to...

11th June 2026

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David’s Hirschsprung’s disease story

David was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease when he was just a few months old. In January 1986, he had surgery to form an ileostomy and has since had it reversed. He wants to raise vital...

8th June 2026

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Rachel’s Crohn’s disease story

Rachel lives with Crohn’s disease and has also had a temporary stoma. For Rachel, running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for Guts UK helped her to show that people living with digestive conditions can still...

2nd June 2026

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Let’s Talk Guts: Are you in?

Join the conversation this July and help us break down the stigma that so often surrounds digestive health. Together, we can all start to feel more comfortable talking about out guts.

21st May 2026

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