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 18 hours ago |
Continuing coverage
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Birmingham IA 20 hours ago |
Applogies for the delay in streaming; we are all set up to stream the next talk at 12:00.
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Birmingham IA 2 days ago |
Attn all: Fb livestream of Birmingham IA support, Information day event, starts tomorrow at 10am...
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Birmingham IA 4 days ago |
Re-opening of Ruth Astles Centre University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Heartlands hospital Birmingham #stoma #pouch support
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Birmingham IA 16 days ago |
A Free webinar for anyone who is interested on how changing the microbiome can help treat IBD \ud83d
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Birmingham IA 29 days ago |
Great time at IA - Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Association information day event 2025!
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Birmingham IA 35 days ago |
A great catch up in Sutton with lots of cake in aid of the Great IA Bake-Off! And a very informative Q&A with Di Davies, SCN for Coloplast \ud83d
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Birmingham IA 38 days ago |
Date for your diary: Birmingham IA support are pleased to announce information day event on 17 May 2025. If you're interested in attending please email maggie.butler\u0040iasupport.org. Our event is sponsored by Fittleworth Medical Raffle prizes from Moonpig
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Birmingham IA 70 days ago |
We've been busy with the visit to the Salts Healthcare factory in Birmingham and Solihull social \ud83d
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Birmingham IA 83 days ago |
City Centre Social!
