Our website: what's on it, and how to get to it


We want you to know about what we do and be part of it. We want to be able to advise you, help you and support you. We want you to be able to "Live Life to the Full with IBS".

That's what this site is about. If you're a member, there's a lot more for you hidden behind your log-in, including:

  • Our unique self-management programme for helping you life live to the full with IBS
  • Our forums
  • Back issues of our journal "Gut Reaction"
  • An archive of our popular "Dr Read Replies" column of questions answered by our medical advisor

If you're here for help and information, whether you're just diagnosed or have had IBS for years, whether you're a medical professional or a member of the media, there's plenty here for you as well.

There's a site map here for you to find out what is on the site.

And if you're not a member, and you want to get into the member's only parts of the site, you can join up immediately, securely and on-line here.

Here's some more information you need to know



some technical information

The PDFs on this website require Adobe® Reader® to display, you can download Reader® for free on the Adobe® website. We recommend a broadband connection and at least 10 MB of available hard disk space for best results.

The videos on The Gut Trust website require Adobe® Flash® Player to display, you can download Flash® for free on the Adobe® website. We also recommend a minimum of a 2mb broadband connection for smooth video playback.