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Leak Detection Study - Northern Ireland
Are you based in Northern Ireland living with an ileostomy? Would you be willing to participate in a leakage study?…
Research: Ileostomy and dietary advice
Researchers at NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre are conducting research into whether people with an ileostomy receive the dietary advice they require. If you were not given dietary advice when…
Research: Dysplasia in IBD
Do you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Are you thinking about or have already had your colon removed due to a diagnosis of 'dysplasia' (a pre-cancerous change in the lining of the colon)? If yes,…
London or Highlands based and looking...
Our research aims to improve physical activity levels and improve quality of life in people with a stoma following surgery for IBD (e.g. Colitis and Crohn’s), or bowel cancer.…
The Value of an IA Visitor
Visiting is one of the most important services IA offers, as it allows patients to meet and talk to someone in complete confidence who has experienced a situation similar to their own.
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IA is made up of local groups throughout Great Britain and Ireland. There is also a postal branch for overseas members.
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What is an Ileostomy?
Internal pouch surgery is increasingly being offered to patients who require surgery to remove their colon. Click here for more information.
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