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 4 days ago |
A fab time had by all at our get together last weekend and some yummy desserts!
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Birmingham IA 12 days ago |
Solihull
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Birmingham IA 22 days ago |
Solihull Social at 10.30am on Saturday 2nd November. Methodist Church Hall, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1LG Hope to see you there!
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Birmingham IA 24 days ago |
A lovely meal celebrating Mike's achievements and wishing him well in his retirement as chair of Bham IA
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Birmingham IA 30 days ago |
A great turnout in Halesowen and some lovely cake!
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Birmingham IA 33 days ago |
Sad news: Our much loved Ruth Astles Centre University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Heartlands hospital, has been relocated this weekend. This centre was privately built with monies from the estate of our late member Ruth Astles. We regret that there was no meaningful consultation
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Birmingham IA 34 days ago |
Join us at our last Halesowen social of the year tomorrow (19/10/24) 10am - 12pm. Meeting in our usual venue, upstairs at Halesowen Library in the Cornbow Shopping Centre, Queensway, Halesowen, B63 4AZ.
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Birmingham IA 42 days ago |
World Mental Health Day
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Birmingham IA 58 days ago |
Come to our City Centre Social, 10am - 12pm on Saturday 5th October! We'll be in the Deritend Training Room, St Martin in the Bullring, Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 5BB. We'll be having a brew & chat \ud83d
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Birmingham IA 65 days ago |
