Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Information leaflets

NHS Website - Information on Irritable bowel syndrome

Patient UK -  Information fact sheets on Irritable Bowel Syndrome

NICE- An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information is available for patients on the following:

Irritable bowel syndrome: understanding NICE guidance: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG61/PublicInfo/pdf/English

guts UK: Information about Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Information leaflet by Mr. Jason Smith- Consultant Surgeon about Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Support Group Information

Carers UK - useful information for carers

Directgov- Useful information for carers and benefits information etc.

Local Information

guts UK: A charity in the UK that funds research into the entire range of gut, liver, intestinal and bowel illnesses. Contact: Core, Freepost , LON4268, London, NW1 0YT  Or Core, 3 St Andrews Place, London, NW1 4LB.

IBSnetwork (formerly Gut Trust): Offers advice, information and support for people with IBS.
Tel: 0114 272 32 53

Medical Advisory Service - IBS- Helpline: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) helpline. PO Box 3087, London, W4 4ZP.Tel: 01543 492192 (Helpline) /020 8995 9503 (Admin)
 

Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow

Useful Websites

IBSnetwork (formerly Gut Trust)

guts UK

Pain Concern

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