IA was instrumental in the creation of specialist nurses within stoma care, and had the foresight to recognise this role would be vital in providing patients with the specialist care and knowledge they would require both pre and post-surgery.
Since the 1970s, IA has been working with stoma care nurses to improve the quality of life for people living with an ileostomy and later, internal pouch.
As a patient support group, IA understands the huge benefit that the specialist nurse brings to people who are due to undergo surgery or who have had surgery and are struggling with aspects of life.
Our member organisation groups across the UK work with their local specialist nurses, some of whom have joined their committee and assist the local group in offering support.
IA offers a range of resources for stoma care nurses including:
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