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 5 days ago |
Don't forget, tomorrow is our final coffee social of the year. We have Alex Browning from Dansac joining us and talking about skin health for ostomates. 30th November - 10:30am at The United Reformed Church, Brassington Avenue, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AA. Let's have one last catch up and a cuppa
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Birmingham IA 11 days ago |
Why not join us for our final coffee social of the year. Alex Browning from Dansac will be joining us and talking about skin health. 30th November - 10:30am at The United Reformed Church, Brassington Avenue, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AA. Let's have a catch up and a cuppa. Can't wait to see you there!
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Birmingham IA 13 days ago |
Our Nationals very own Caroline Bramwell met up with Chef Gregg Wallace and shared her story. Gregg has a new living with a stoma category on his Web page. Read about Caroline's journey and her favorite food recipes, by clicking the link:
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Birmingham IA 17 days ago |
Have you seen this article from The Guardian? Have a read and let us know what you think.
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Birmingham IA 33 days ago |
Last week some of our One2One support volunteers enjoyed a delicious lunch to celebrate their success of qualifying from the One2One Support training and becoming official support volunteers! Well done guys! #ileostomy #internalpouch #birminghamia #birmingham #ileostomyawareness #volunteers #jpouch #stoma #ostomates
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Birmingham IA 33 days ago |
Also this Saturday (4th November) is our Solihull Coffee Social at the Solihull Methodist Church at 10:30am! Pop in for a cuppa and chat! We will also have Chris Harris from Fittleworth talking about Ostomate friendly recipes! We look forward to seeing you there !
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Birmingham IA 33 days ago |
Don't forget our President Melissa Cunha is giving a presentation on Internal Pouches on 9th November at 7:30pm on Zoom. If any non members of Birmingham IA would like to attend please could you confirm your interest by emailing mike.jameson\u0040iasupport.org confirming in the email you are applying via Birmingham IA Facebook page. Birmingham IA members will automatically receive an invite
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Birmingham IA 33 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 33 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 33 days ago |
