Guts UK is one of the many worldwide charities collaborating to raise awareness of Barrett’s oesophagus for the first ever World Barrett’s Day – 16th May 2020. What is Barrett’s oesophagus? Around 10% of persistent...
16th May 2020
Cristian Costas, coeliac dietitian shares his experience supporting patients with coeliac disease during these challenging times. What was your role before lockdown and COVID-19? I was running the dietetic-led coeliac service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals...
12th May 2020
On Monday, the Health Secretary announced that hospitals are now restarting vital services including cancer care. An important part of our work at Guts UK is campaigning, raising awareness and calling for more research into...
29th April 2020
The family supporting team Merchy’s Stryders On Sunday 1st March we saw our largest ever Gut Army in the Vitality Big Half take their positions. The 13.1-mile-long course that weaves through London landmarks was no...
27th April 2020
Guts UK is the only UK charity funding a research fellowship into pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is a priority for our charity, so each November we’re proud to run a month-long Kranky Panky Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign. We...
22nd April 2020
Join us for the 2.6 challenge on Sunday 26th April and help save the UK’s charities. The coronavirus pandemic has had a direct impact upon our fundraising income, yet we must continue to support our community. We will...
22nd April 2020
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
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
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 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
