Otto Ostomy arrives at Sandwell Hospital.

 

Otto Ostomy arrives at Sandwell Hospital.

It isn't your usual type of Christmas present,, but on 13th December, Mike Jameson, Chair of Birmingham IA, and Andy Greenway, Engagement Manager for the group delivered an Otto Ostomy model to the SCN team at Sandwell hospital. The package had been eagerly awaited by Sandwell stoma nurses Sara Connor, Joelle, Jodie and Nat. 

Otto will be used for teaching purposes with new staff and those who are unfamiliar with stomas and may also be used in patient education. 

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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

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!

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:

Birmingham IA
17 days ago

Have you seen this article from The Guardian? Have a read and let us know what you think.

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

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 !

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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