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 7 days ago |
Great work and good to know there are #stoma friendly toilets in the UK 
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Birmingham IA 16 days ago |
Stoma shouldn't hold you back from achieving your dreams. Be part of the #ostomate community to help prepare and plan for your future
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Birmingham IA 17 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 17 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 24 days ago |
Any ileostomy or pouch related questions for our local SCNs \u0040UHBColorectal? Join our 'Meet the nurses' zoom event, on Thursday 18 July \u00407.30pm UK time. For details, please email mike.jameson\u0040iasupport
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Birmingham IA 27 days ago |
Are you travelling by plane 
this year? Worried about changes in airports with #stoma #pouch? Join our zoom meeting on 2 July. We are pleased to announce Arron \u0040bhx_official will be sharing advice on travel. Please contact mike.jameson\u0040iasupport.org
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Birmingham IA 29 days ago |
Hydration tips this summer with #stoma #pouch 
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Birmingham IA 37 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 40 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 40 days ago |
Want to meet like minded living with a #stoma or an internal pouch? Come and meet us at our socials and zoom meetings 
Also visit our website for full list of events near you www.iasupport.org
