Support Groups & Charities - Love Your Gut

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If you want further information about digestive health and specific digestive conditions you may want to contact the groups listed below. Please note that the listed organisations are not necessarily involved with Love Your Gut or Gut Week, and that the Love Your Gut / Gut Week organisers are not responsible for the content of external sites.

Guts UK Charity

Guts UK charity is the charity for the digestive system from top to tail; the gut, liver and pancreas. Our guts have been underfunded and misunderstood for decades. We exist to change that. It’s time the UK got to grips with guts.

IBS Network

The IBS Network

The IBS Network is the national charity supporting people living with irritable bowel syndrome, (IBS). Working with specialist healthcare professionals it has been providing support and advice for over 30 years. At any one time, IBS affects between 10 and 20% of people in the UK, which equates to around 12 million people. The charity receives no NHS or government funding and relies solely on membership, donations and carefully selected commercial partners to ensure it’s sustainability. The charity has an extensive website including an online shop where those living with IBS may purchase a range of aids to help make life a little easier.

Bowel Research Uk

Bowel Research UK

Bowel Research UK was formed following the merger of Bowel & Cancer Research and Bowel Disease Research Foundation in 2020. Bowel Research UK is the UK’s leading specialist bowel research charity.

St Mark’s Hospital Foundation

St Mark’s Hospital Foundation supports research, education and innovation at St Mark’s, the UK’s national bowel hospital. The projects we support have driven clinical improvements for patients living with complex bowel diseases, and enhanced disease understanding. We receive no government funding; our work is only possible because of the generosity of voluntary contributors.

Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology (PCSG)

The Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology (PCSG) is the voice of Primary Care Gastroenterology. We have a (mainly) GP membership and offer advice and guidance on gastrointestinal matters, as well as lobbying and influencing. We hold scientific meetings and have a bi-annual journal ’The Digest’. To find out more visit: www.pcsg.org.uk and to sign up as a member (health professionals only) visit: http://www.pcsg.org.uk/register.

Bladder and Bowel Foundation

The Bladder & Bowel Community is an independently run organisation that provides information, resources, and other services, such as a medical helpline and the Just Can’t Wait card, for those who need support with a bladder and/or bowel problem. Our website is open to patients, carers, healthcare professionals, friends, family, and the generally interested.

Bowel Cancer UK

Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK – pioneer life-saving research to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. We also provide information to patients and the public on cancer and how to reduce the risk. Our work has helped double cancer survival in the last 40 years.

Coeliac UK

Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. We provide independent, trustworthy advice and resources on the gluten free diet. We also strive for better gluten free food in more places through our training and accreditation schemes, and fund crucial research to manage the impacts of gluten and find answers to coeliac disease. We also help people understand if their symptoms may be coeliac disease, visit www.coeliac.org.uk to take our online assessment or call 0333 332 2033 for more information on how we can help you live well gluten free.

The Colostomy Association

The Colostomy Association provides a much needed, dedicated service of support and care for Colostomates and their Carers.

Crohn’s and Colitis UK

Crohn’s and Colitis UK is the UK’s leading charity offering information and support to everyone affected by Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The charity raises awareness of Crohn’s and Colitis, campaigns for improved health care and funds vital research

Hypnotherapy Directory

Hypnotherapy Directory is an online directory of UK Hypnotherapists with information listed on the areas of Hypnotherapy covered fees, training and qualifications. The service is free, confidential and easy to use.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support is a UK charity that works to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer. Macmillan offers life support by providing the expert care and practical support that makes a difference to people living with cancer.

Pancreatic Cancer UK

Pancreatic Cancer UK is taking on pancreatic cancer through research, support and campaigning to transform the future for those affected. – Freephone 0808 801 0707 or nurse@pancreaticcancer.org.uk

The Pelican Cancer Foundation

Pelican Cancer Foundation has been successfully funding bowel cancer research for 25 years. The charity connects research, education and changes in clinical practice to make a real difference for today’s bowel cancer patients. With connections to all the bowel cancer teams across the UK, Pelican works with cancer specialists to improve outcomes and consistency of treatment across the world. The focus of the charity is helping today’s patients live better for longer.

Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland

Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland is a patient support group for people who are living with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease (collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD), also their families and friends. Founded in 1984, the charity provides information and support, and organises public meetings nationwide at which lectures are given by gastroenterologists, surgeons, dieticians and other healthcare professionals.

Irish General Practice Nurses Educational Association (IGPNEA)

The IGPNEA is a professional membership association of General Practice Nurses. The main objective of the association is the advancement of education in general practice in Ireland by promoting and assisting nurses in further education programmes and to provide a forum for the dissemination of information on developments in the General Practice Nursing field in order to promote the highest standards of care to benefit the community.