On Tuesday 7th November, Mike Jameson, Chair of Birmingham IA, presented an oil painting of the late Mary Cotterill, a retired SCN who worked tirelessly in the interests of Birmingham IA members and stoma and Internal Pouch patients in general, to staff at the Ruth Astles Centre, Heartlands Hospital.
Mary’s vision led to the creation of the Ruth Astles Centre at Heartlands Hospital, a facility which is still valued today by patients and nursing staff. Ruth Astles was Mary’s patient and bequeathed the funding for the unit, and Mary managed the project of building the stoma unit from start to finish.
Mike presented the oil painting to Richie Asilo, Yetunde Fadipe, Karen Entwistle and Emma Astley-Hill. It will be hung alongside the existing oil painting of Ruth Astles. Birmingham IA are delighted that Mary will be honoured in this way at the stoma unit which she created.
Birmingham IA 13 days ago |
Reminder: Only few places left to attend free Birmingham IA Information day event, on 11 May 2024. All welcome. Please register your booking by 20 April 2024, at the latest. Contact details below
Birmingham IA 14 days ago |
Another great Social on Friday, this time in Sutton. We were joined by many members including Keith Kightley who came along in his official T-shirt and told the meeting about the London Landmarks Half Marathon he completed on 7th April to raise funds for IA. He brought his winners medal and everyone congratulated him with a round of applause, he has raised £1800 so far!!! We were also joined by Roy Bustin (Group Relationship Lead for National IA) who is helping to connect local groups and National IA.
Birmingham IA 19 days ago |
Free Birmingham IA event on 11 May 2024, at the Voco St John's Hotel, in Solihull. Book early to reserve your place. Meet people living with a #stoma #pouch. Great speakers, topics from skin care, hydration, research projects & more. See booking details belowThankyou to our sponsor \u0040SaltsHealthcare
Birmingham IA 24 days ago |
Birmingham IA 24 days ago |
Join us for Birmingham IA Information day, on 11 May 2024. Please see comments for programme and booking details. Only 5 weeks to go, please book early to reserve your free place #stoma #ileostomy #internalpouch
Birmingham IA 25 days ago |
We're delighted too to have the incredible Gill Castle at our event For booking information, please DM for details
Birmingham IA 26 days ago |
News flash: We are excited to reveal that Gill Castle is our inspirational guest speaker at Birmingham information day event, on 11 May 2024 #stoma chameleon
Birmingham IA 32 days ago |
Birmingham IA information day details to be revealed soon... Watch this space
Birmingham IA 39 days ago |
Are you joining us for our meet the nurses zoom? Taking place Thursday 21st March at 7.30pm where we will be joined by specialist Stoma Care Nurses; Nikki Jennings (Good Hope Hospital), Becky Billingsley (Heartlands Hospital) and Owen Dunham (Queen Elizabeth Hospital). So if you have any questions about stoma or internal pouch care, this is your chance to ask the experts!
Birmingham IA 44 days ago |
Don't miss out on early bird ticket offer, which ends soon. Places still available to attend popular annual event #GetYourBellyOut