About Us
The IBS Network is the national charity that helps people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and has provided support to those with the condition and to healthcare professionals for over 26 years. The charity receives no funding from the government or NHS and relies wholly on donations, membership and an online shop.
Members of the charity’s community gain access to a whole range of services from just £2/month, including the IBS Self-Care Programme, a specialist IBS nurse helpline, individual advice from healthcare professionals, a growing network of support groups, an online forum plus factsheets, research and updates via the charity’s magazines, email newsletters and other material.
At any one time, IBS affects around 10-20% of people living in the UK, which equates to approximately 12 million people. IBS is a chronic, long-standing illness consisting of frequent abdominal discomfort and bowel symptoms which cannot be explained by any other disease. It can lead to feelings of isolation and cause major problems in people’s working and personal lives.
Press releases
Why There’s No Magic Pill for IBS
The UK’s national charity shares why self-care is the best approach for this widespread yet debilitating gut condition. “It’s just IBS”... read more
15.11.2018 • By The IBS Network
April is IBS Awareness Month: Charity bringing IBS out of the closet,...
Throughout April, The IBS Network national charity is running several initiatives to help overcome the stigma surrounding Irritable Bowel... read more
22.03.2018 • By The IBS Network
