We were blessed with a sunny day and the company of so many members for our Information Day on Sat 7th May 2022, our first large face-to-face meeting since Covid. We were delighted that so many members joined us at The United Reformed Church in Sutton Coldfield. The Company reps were back to demonstrate their new products and advise members. At the same time, members with Internal Pouches received expert advice from Consultant Colorectal surgeons Mr Charles Hendrickse and Ms Melissa Cunha.
Mike Jameson made a presentation and expressed our enormous gratitude to Mr Charles Hendrickse, who is retiring from his role as President of Birmingham IA after so many years. We were lucky to have some wonderful speakers on the day. Birmingham IA member Jess Logan talked about her journey 'From Sickness to Pageant Queen'.
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Emma Harlin, one of our local SCNs from Heartlands Hospital, reported on the impact of the Patients' Snacks Initiative which she established during Covid when patients could not receive visitors. Angie Perrin, Clinical Education Lead at Salts Healthcare and Vice-Chair of ASCN, described the Changing Roles of Stoma Nurses and also told us about the new Salts Nurse Academy in Aston. Patient advocate Sue Blackwell, a stoma patient herself, described some of the latest medical trials, including one on parastomal hernias.
After a delicious lunch provided by Cafe Oasis, the Business Meeting took place, followed by a Question and Answer session led by Mr Hendrickse and Ms Cunha. Members gained expert advice about a range of medical issues. It was a busy, friendly day when we were able to learn more about our health and meet with friends old and new. We're already looking forward to next year's event!
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Birmingham IA 10 days ago |
Our very own Bogusha Bury was at Solihull hospital this week providing information and personal experiences of having a stoma \ud83d
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Birmingham IA 16 days ago |
A lovely new year catch up in Solihull with over 40 of our members joining for a carvery and of course pudding!
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Birmingham IA 21 days ago |
Happy New Year!
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Birmingham IA 28 days ago |
From all of us at Birmingham IA
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Birmingham IA 36 days ago |
A Fab Christmas meal in Sutton yesterday \ud83d
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Birmingham IA 46 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 60 days ago |
A fab Sutton meeting with Mike's presentation, Colette Robinson from Suportx talk and of course cake!
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Birmingham IA 62 days ago |
Who's coming to the Sutton Coldfield Social tomorrow (22/11/24) at 10.30am. Usual venue, The United Reformed Church, Brassington Avenue, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AA 
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Birmingham IA 66 days ago |
A fab time had by all at our get together last weekend and some yummy desserts!
