IA Pouch Group

Join us on 25 April in Kenilworth for a day of expert talks, practical workshops and the opportunity to connect with others who may have an ileostomy or internal pouch. To view the full programme and find out more about the day, please visit our website.iasupport.org/wp-content/upl…

Thinking about a personal challenge this spring? The London Landmarks Half Marathon is on 12 April. If you would like to take part, runners aim to raise around £250. We provide a running top and fundraising support. Email caroline.bramwell@iasupport.org #LLHM

Huge thanks to Ellie who will be walking/running 300 miles this April, which is also Ileostomy Awareness Month, to raise money for IA. If you would like to support Ellie and her incredible effort, please visit her JustGiving page here. bit.ly/3DNnXYc #StomaLife #Ostomy

Huge thanks to Ellie who will be walking/running 300 miles this April, which is also Ileostomy Awareness Month, to raise money for IA. If you would like to support Ellie and her incredible effort, please visit her JustGiving page here. bit.ly/3DNnXYc #StomaLife #Ostomy

Huge thanks to Ellie who will be walking/running 300 miles this April, which is also Ileostomy Awareness Month, to raise money for IA. If you would like to support Ellie and her incredible effort, please visit her JustGiving page here. bit.ly/3DNnXYc #StomaLife #Ostomy

Tertia opted for a J Pouch in 2008. Tertia told us, "There has been so much body positivity surrounding ileostomies recently....so with the knowledge I now have, I don’t think I would opt for J-pouch surgery.” #ToPouchOrNotToPouch #IPAM #InternalPouchAwarenessMonth

For those with an ileo-anal pouch or koch pouch, there's an opportunity to meet fellow pouchies at the Kangaroo Club's Information Day tomorrow. Topics include: Evolution of pouch surgery over time, to Understanding the physiology of stress. kangarooclub.org.uk/information-da…

Last Friday (13th), we had a fantastic day at the Suffolk and North East Essex ICS 'Can Do' Health & Care Expo! A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello! #CanDoExpo2024 SafeWithIA #

Online peer support in long-term conditions: King’s College London has developed a new online peer support platform. They are interested in finding out what people think about the new intervention. Want to get involved? Please click here: bit.ly/commongroundre…

Online peer support in long-term conditions: King’s College London has developed a new online peer support platform. They are interested in finding out what people think about the new intervention. Want to get involved? Please click here: bit.ly/commongroundre…

Online peer support in long-term conditions: King’s College London has developed a new online peer support platform. They are interested in finding out what people think about the new intervention. Want to get involved? Please click here: bit.ly/commongroundre…

Maggie Butler and Kate Pine attended the Kangaroo Club Information Day in Oxford and they had a fantastic time. Their IA stand was a hit, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow pouches. A big thank you to the organisers for inviting them. #InternalPouch #SafeWithIA

IA Together is part of Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association. It is designed to help those with an ostomy or a pouch meet up and get together. Search for IA Together on Facebook and be sure to give us a like. #SafeWithIA

If you have an internal pouch, you may be interested to hear that we have regular meetups online. The next one is tomorrow – Wednesday 31st May. These events are a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow ‘pouchies’. bit.ly/43woQvx #InternalPouch #SafeWithIA

We have exciting news! IA’s dietician, Sophie Medlin, will be appearing on her show, which airs tonight on Channel 4 at 8pm. We will be cheering Sophie on from our sofas. 😀 @CityDietitians #SafeWithIA

It's Brew Monday. If ever a day was made for the IA team, it is this one! IA is committed to listening and supporting you, your families and your friends. If you need us, please DM us. We are here and happy to help. #BrewMonday #SafeWithIA

It appears there are a lot of illnesses doing the rounds again. Our resident dietitian, Sophie Medlin, advises those who have an internal pouch to try a liquid powder probiotic as delayed-release capsules may not be so effective. #SafeWithIA

There are less than three weeks until our “Pouch Information Day” event! Join us on 21st January 2023 at The Jury’s Inn, Birmingham. There is no cost to attend and lunch is provided. Please email us at internal.pouch@iasupport.org to reserve your space. @IBDSurgeon

How was your Christmas Day? Tell us your best Christmas cracker joke. Here’s ours…(sorry). #SafeWithIA #Christmas

Happy Christmas from all of us at IA (Insert Christmas emojis) #SafeWithIA #Christmas