Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association, known as IA, is a registered charity supporting people living with an ileostomy or internal pouch, their families, friends and carers.
DonateInformation Day - Recorded Presentations
A library of video presentations from IA’s past information days
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High Output Stomas – Professor Gordon Carlson – 2023
IA’s National President, Professor Gordon Carlson, explains what a high output stoma is, why it happens and management techniques to preserve fluid balance.
Your Kidneys and You – Shelagh Bickerton – 2023
Lead Nurse, Shelagh Bickerton, explains the importance of hydration and fluid management when living with an ileostomy or internal pouch and the effect on the kidneys.
Current Trends in Managing Pouchitis – Miss Abhilasha Patel – 2023
Miss Abhilasha Patel covers the latest techniques in managing pouchitis for people living with an internal pouch.
Bryan Brooke Lecture 2023
Technology and Innovation in the Surgical Management of Patients with Bowel Disease – Professor David Jayne
Professor David Jayne talks about the use of robotics and other innovations in the management of people with bowel disease.
The Importance of Research – Dr Neil Smart and Professor Tom Pinkney – 2023
Dr Neil Smart presents on the importance of research, its benefits, the working relationship between professional & patient and how to get involved in research.
Running an Effective Member Organisation – 2023
Colleagues from Birmingham IA share their successes in running one of IA’s largest member organisations.
Q&A Panel – keynote speakers – 2023
Keynote speakers from the day plus others take part in a questions and answers panel from audience members.
Parastomal Hernia: Developing A Service That Meets Patient Need – Mr Dominic Slade FRCS – 2025
Mr Dominic Slade, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, presents on the incidence, cause and impact of living with a parastomal hernia (PSH) and how setting up a PSH specialised clinic has made a positive difference to patients.
Medication Matters – Uchu Meade – 2025
Uchu Meade, Consultant Pharmacist , explains some key facts about medications when living with altered bowel anatomy such as an ileostomy or an internal pouch.
Advancing Stoma Care Nursing Services – Natasha Rolls – 2025
Natasha Rolls, Lead Stoma Care Nurse, talks about the project to protect and recognise the importance of the stoma care nurse role and how it is so much more than changing bags.
Intestinal Failure: Building a National Service – Professor Gordon Carlson CBE – 2025
Professor Gordon Carlson, IA National President, presents on building an national service for intestinal failure