Guts UK Charity
Our objectives
Guts UK is the only charity that covers all of the digestive system, from ‘top to tail’ covering the gut, the liver and the pancreas. Guts UK works actively and collaboratively with other charities. However, with our own limited resources, we choose to focus particularly on the conditions that have no other specific charity or voice - those illnesses that really are underserved such as pancreatitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), childhood gut and liver disease and digestive cancers.
Our vision is a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need.
We support those living with digestive conditions by providing evidence based information and support, raising awareness, and funding life-changing and life-saving research.
Our activities
- Provide expert information: We believe that information is power. When armed with the right information, patients can take control of their health and make informed decisions.
- Raise public awareness: Our research shows that 58% of people are embarrassed to talk about their digestive condition or symptoms and 51% of people delay seeking advice for their symptoms for over 6 months. We empower people to speak up and seek help.
- Fund life-changing, life-saving research: We are the only UK charity funding research into this misunderstood and underfunded area of health. It’s time the UK got to grips with guts.