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Core - the Digestive Disorders Foundation - is an independent national charity that funds medical research into the prevention, cure and treatments of all forms of digestive disorders which account for one in ten of all deaths in the UK. It relies on charitable donations to continue its work. Core provides quality information for sufferers on a wide range of digestive problems through its website: www.corecharity.org.uk or through leaflets and fact sheets available from Core, 3 St. Andrews Place, London NW1 4LB or by e-mailing info@corecharity.org.uk

 

 

The Gut Trust (formerly the IBS Network) is a national charity, which offers support, information and advice on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The Gut Trust can be contacted through its website: www.theguttrust.org, email info@theguttrust.org, by phone on 0114 272 3253 or by post: The Gut Trust, Unit 5, 53 Mowbray Street, Sheffield S3 8EN. A free Fact Sheet IBS Information and Advice is available on request. A helpline operates on 0114 272 3253 Monday to Friday 6pm to 9pm and Saturday morning 10 to 12 noon when calls are answered by IBS specialist nurses. The Gut Trust does not endorse any specific commercial or pharmaceutical products.

 

 

St Mark's Hospital, Harrow is Europe's leading centre for research into and treatment of colorectal disease.
Pancreatic Cancer UK. The web-site of this national charity provides information on pancreatic cancer to patients, caregivers and GPs and raises awareness of pancreatic cancer to aid earlier diagnosis and enable more research into better treatment. Pancreatic Cancer UK also runs a support network for patients and/or their families.

The Pelican Cancer Foundation seeks to improve survival and quality of life of patients with cancers of the pelvic region and liver through the application of precision surgery. It enables improvements of treatment through education and research.

Incontact is a national charity that provides support and information to people affected by bladder and bowel problems, and their carers.

 

Bowel Cancer UK is a leading charity dedicated to raising awareness of bowel cancer, improving the quality of life of those affected by the disease and, ultimately, reducing deaths from the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK, affecting men and women equally. For more information about bowel cancer please visit our website at www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk or call our free Advisory Service on 0800 840 3540.

 

Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer. www.cancerbackup.org.uk

What Really Works 'The insiders guide to natural health'. Complementary health site dedicated to helping you make fully informed health & lifestyle choices

www.bdaweightwise.com is an independent site, with unbiased, easy-to-follow hints and tips - based on the latest evidence - to help you manage your weight for good.

 

www.eatwell.gov.uk is the Food Standards Agency's consumer advice and information site. It is packed with reliable and practical advice about healthy eating, understanding food labels and how what we eat can affect our health.

 

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

www.netfit.co.uk your definitive guide to health and fitness

 

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care.

 

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to cancer research. Cancer Research UK has discovered new ways of beating cancer that together have saved hundreds of thousands of lives across the world. One in three of us will get cancer at some point in our lives. Cancer Research UK's groundbreaking work, funded almost entirely by the general public, will ensure that millions more people survive.

 

Coeliac UK aims to improve the lives of people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis through support, campaigning and research. Membership to Coeliac UK offers three issues of Crossed Grain magazine, the annual Food and Drink Directory, eXG, our monthly email newsletter, Eating Out Without the gluten-free venue guide, The gluten-free recipe database and support from a local Voluntary Group. For information and to become a Member visit the website at www.coeliac.org.uk or contact 0870 4448804.