Events Everything you wanted to know about your internal pouch but were afraid to ask
Are you aware of the wealth of information available on the Red Lion Group website about Pouch history and living with a Pouch?
Over the years, we have posted personal stories from pouch owners and video recordings from the experts and pioneers in pouch surgery from St. Mark’s Hospital and academic institute.
You can find this information on our Stories page. Or look at the Resources page and browse recordings of Information Days presentations.
Some highlights from previous Information Days:-
- Personal reflections on 40 Years of Pouch Surgery by Professor R. J (John) Nicholls
- Modern developments in Pouch Surgery by Janindra Warusavitarne
- Fertility, fecundity and pregnancy with a pouch by Sam Evans – Pouch Nurse Specialist
- Pouch emptying and Biofeedback by Ellie Bradshaw – Lead Nurse, Biofeedback Dept.
So, whether you have a j-pouch, s-pouch, w-pouch or considering pouch surgery, why not attend this year’s Information day and hear expert advice first hand on pouch related topics and meet other pouch owners and pre-pouch patients. This year we will be commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Red Lion group.
The 25th anniversary Information day will take place on Saturday 27th April 2019 at
St. Mark’s Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ.
See Getting here
Here is the Information day agenda (updated 20.03.2019)
| TIME | PRESENTATION |
| 10:00-10:30 | Registration with tea/coffee and biscuits |
| 10:30-10:50 | Welcome and AGM |
| 10:50-11:00 | Personal reflections on the Red Lion group 25 years on Dr. Martin Peters, Pouchee and first Chairman of the RLG |
| 11:00-11:10 | My parallel journeys – pouch and RLG Tim Rogers, Founder RLG member, first editor of ROAR! And still on the committee after all these years! |
| 11:10-11:50 | Modern developments in Pouch Surgery Professor Omar Faiz, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and Clinical Director at St. Mark’s Hospital |
| 11:50-12:20 | Pelvic floor perfection and the importance of proper emptying Ellie Bradshaw, Lead Nurse, Biofeedback Dept, St. Mark’s Hospital |
| 12:20-13:30 | Lunch – a selection of sandwiches and cakes |
| 13:30-14:00 | Pharmacy Advice for Pouchees Uchu Meade, St Mark’s Pharmacy Manager, Lead Clinical Pharmacist |
| 14:00-14:30 | Diet and your pouch Gabriela Poufou, Dietician, St. Mark’s Hospital |
| 14:30-14:45 | Tea and coffee break |
| 14:45-15:55 | Personal pouch journeys and workshops 1) Female pouch issues Theresa Parr 2) Male pouch issues Gary Bronziet 3) Pouch family and friends (TBC) |
| 15:55-16:00 | Evaluation and close |
You can download the agenda below.
If you would like to attend please download the registration form below. Note that the cost is only £8.00 for members and member’s guests and £10.00 for non-members (cost includes lunch and refreshments). Please complete the form and remit payment as soon as possible to guarantee your place as spaces are limited. If you have pre-registered, please send form and remit payment by 1 April to guarantee your place.
If you are not already a member, why not join now and take advantage of the discounted rate and other member benefits. You can join here.
Join NowWe look forward to seeing you there. Come celebrate our 25th anniversary with us!
