Many thanks to the Kangaroo Club, the Oxford-based internal pouch support group, who invited National IA to take the IA stand to their Information Day on 16th September. Maggie and Kate enjoyed meeting so many members of the pouch community, including some IA members. The day was packed with advice and support for pouchies.
Mr Bruce George, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon from OUH NHS Foundation Trust, gave a detailed presentation highlighting the potential surgical interventions which may be required through the life of a pouch. Specialist Pouch nurses Simon Turley and Fran Woodhouse of OUH and Angie Perrin, Clinical Education Lead from Salts Healthcare, offered many practical troubleshooting tips for pouch problems.
We learned a great deal from Qualified Nutritionist Therapist Clemmie Oliver, who is herself a pouchie. She gave a fascinating talk and lots of sound advice on diet for good and continuing pouch function. The impact of pouch surgery on families was also explored through presentations by a daughter, a wife and a husband of three pouch patients.
It was a fabulous day and we’re already looking forward to next year’s event. Thanks again to the Kangaroo Club Committee for their hard work in organising the day and for inviting IA pouchies to share it.
IA Members Maggie and Kate with Laura Dunn, Chair of The Kangaroo Club and David Davies, of the Red Lion Group.
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Birmingham IA 6 days ago |
Don't Forget this is fast approaching..ideal to get more information about having your internal pouch and speaking to others who have one too..all welcome go to Birmingham IA website for more information on this advice .
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Birmingham IA 6 days ago |
Just a quick reminder to all our members please look after yourself in this weather a we can get dehydrated quickly with having a stoma. Please stay hydrated by drinking plenty..check our hydration brochure out for more info at our Birmingham IA website to give you hints and tips to stay hydrated.
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Birmingham IA 8 days ago |
We throught you might like to know that next have launched a range of stoma underwear it greats to see companies are addressing our needs
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Birmingham IA 9 days ago |
Don't Forget we have IA Together Meeting Saturday 13th September At The Fight Club Darts On Temple Street Birmingham B2 5BN Meet up at 11:45am As games will be booked for 12pm. It's costs £15 each person for 90minutes Need payment by the 6th September the Latest to confirm booking for you. If would like going for a meal after if anyone wants to join us. For more information or to book your place please contact Ailidh or Mark. Time to have fun with our fellow Ostemates and catch up for a chat.
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Birmingham IA 9 days ago |
hope all our members have enjoyed the warmer weather and kept safe with all the steps our NHS have set to keep you all safe.
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Birmingham IA 14 days ago |
It's good to hear that other countries are aware of being stoma friendly with their toilet facility's
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Birmingham IA 19 days ago |
Some of our team Kal, Derek, Bogusha and Ailidh who was at clinimed and secure care event day which was about welling meet up at edgebaston golf course.
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Birmingham IA 19 days ago |
I hope all are keeping well over the holiday period. Don't Forget we are here for you our one-2-one suport volunteers are always on hand yo chat to about anything. No issue is to small, we will try and help you with what ever we can.
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Birmingham IA 19 days ago |
This could be a interesting read
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Birmingham IA 23 days ago |