The latest science tells us that almost every aspect of our health, from mental health to disease and cancer prevention, revolves around a healthy gut.
And a healthy gut depends on a healthy microbiome – that invisible world inside our bodies where microbes – fungi, bacteria and viruses - congregate and flourish, breaking down food, training our immune system and even affecting how we feel.
This is our inspiration for Inside Out – the UK’s first Microbiome and Gut Health Festival, which takes the stage in the City of London this September.
The London event will mark the start of a three-year tour to towns and cities around the UK. A national celebration, a new way to think about health and wellbeing.
Increased Health Education and Awareness for young people and local communities.
Policy Influence: a catalyst for Informed discussion with policy makers and those who can implement lasting changes.​
Behavioural Change; better informed communities to make positive changes regarding diet, healthy lifestyles for long term health.
Strengthened community engagement with networks and support hubs for long term health partnerships and a whole system approach.
Health Equity: long term reduction in obesity, diabetes, heart disease, related mental health issues, cancer and other obesity associated disease in ALL populations and underserved communities.
Reduced strain on public health services and lifelong health care costs.
Step inside the giant gut
At the heart of the Festival will be our exhibition piece, a massive, walk-through human digestive system. Your visit – free of charge – will give you a unique and memorable inside-view of how the microbiome works…from the way our mouths deal with food and drink through to the incredible microbial activity inside our stomachs.
Free healthy living insights at our daily Festival events
Alongside the giant gut, you will find pavilion stands and expert health advisers, chefs and therapists – all on hand for short talks, demonstrations and free advice. Look out for more details and timings as we firm up the programme in the weeks ahead.
A special invitation to health professionals, community groups, local workers and schools
Whether you are looking for information on healthy lifestyles, social prescribing, collaborations on health projects or to expand your professional services, it’s time to get involved. Visit us on Instagram or Facebook for contacts, resources, opportunities for networking, news of related events and links to health and wellbeing groups.
Health organisations and VCSE community groups located in the City of London and Hackney interested in joining our Inside Out health partnership are invited to contact us at
Jolanta Gore Booth
GHP Founder and Director​
Luca Cuccia
Expert Lead (Gut health specialist)
Charles Mills
GHP Director / Communications Director
Louise Clarke
Project Director
Katharine Tate
Education Project Lead
The Food Teacher Founder
Imran Jabber
Partnership Outreach Coordinator
Judit Kovacs, Pepa Ireland, Valrin Intharasombat
UCL Interns
