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f 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.
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 National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (NACC) is the UK’s major charity offering information and support to people affected by these conditions. Established thirty years ago as a partnership between patients, their families, friends and the health professionals caring for them, the charity also raises awareness of IBD, campaigns for improved health care and funds vital research.
Beating Bowel Cancer is a leading UK charity for bowel cancer patients, working to raise awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis and encourage open access to treatment choice for those affected by bowel cancer.
The Colostomy Association provides a much needed, dedicated service of support and care for Colostomates and their Carers.
Coeliac UK aims to improve life for people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. Services include a gluten-free food and drink directory, Crossed Grain magazine, e-XG an electronic monthly newsletter, a range of informative leaflets and a nationwide support network. For information visit the website at www.coeliac.org.uk or contact 0870 4448804.
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.
Lynn’s Bowel Cancer Campaign. Set up by patients, health professionals, NHS managers, people with bowel cancer in their family to support the work initiated and carried out by Lynn Faulds Wood over the last eight years.
The Bladder and Bowel Foundation is a charity providing help, information and support for all types of bladder and bowel related problems, for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
Bowel Cancer UK is a national charity that aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care and providing practical support and advice.
For more information about bowel cancer please visit the website at www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk or call the Bowel Cancer Advisory Service on freephone 0800 8 40 35 40
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. Our work has saved hundreds of thousands of lives.
Macmillan Cancer Relief 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.
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.
