World Barrett's Day

Inaugurated in 2020 by Barrett's Wessex and the Spanish charity Asenbar, World Barrett's Day is held annually on 16th May to raise awareness and educate people about the condition.

How to celebrate?

We suggest informal meet ups where possible for which we can provide helpful materials like posters and leaflets.

If you have the facilities and the funding, you may consider finding a suitable speaker.

Any events you arrange can be advertised on this page.

Resources

Head over to our library for leaflets and posters you may download and print. Printed copies may be requested from us.

Ordering

If you would like a T-shirt please send us the following details:

Size. (Small = 32"-34", Medium = 36"-38", Large = 40" - 42", Extra Large - 44"-46".)

Quantity if you want more than one.

Colour. The default is white text on a royal blue shirt but other colour combinations may be possible. Just ask.

Address for postage.

Postage costs and predicted delivery times:

UK: £3.30 (1st class, 1 - 2 days)

EU (including Republic of Ireland): £5.05 (3 - 5 days)

USA: £7.20 (6-7 days)

Australia: £8.25 (6 - 7 days)

We will confirm the cost, which is £15 per shirt + postage, and request payment via PayPal in GBP or bank transfer if you are in the UK.

All requests and notifications should be sent to support@Barretts.org.uk

2026 notified events

Since WBD is on a Saturday this year and also coinciding with the FA cup in UK, activities may be held on a different day.

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From the Oesophageal Cancer Fund in Dublin

Join Us for a FREE Public Open Research Night. Meet the researchers and see the Impact of the Barrett's Research.
Join Us for World Barrett’s Day – Public Open Night!

Come along for an in-person evening dedicated to raising awareness and sharing knowledge about Barrett’s Oesophagus.
Meet the researchers and see the Impact of the Barrett's Research, funded through OCF's Lollipop Programme and co-funded through Research Ireland where we will put the spotlight on the diagnosis and monitoring of Barrett's, in our drive to prevent oesophageal cancer.

Book a place here.

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From Chris Robinson (Barrett's UK)

I will be meeting anyone who wants to drop in to chat about Barrett's on Thursday 14th May at Haskin's Garden Centre, Mansbridge Rd, West End, Southampton SO18 3HW at 3:00pm-4:30pm with free booklets.

If you've never been there before, on entering the venue, take the left path which leads to the restuarant where you'll probably find me round to the right.