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ISSUE 200 SUMMER 2008 www.iasupport.org Quarterly Journal of IA issue The Bryan Brooke Lecture 2008 The IA200 Journal through the Ages Stoma problems - how common are they, A commemorative article for our 200th and what can we do to avoid them? issue Colitis and Ileostomy - Before and After Coming to Terms with a New Plumbing System This member’s experiences did not prevent Over 10 years with an internal pouch, and him taking part in the ‘3 peaks challenge’ very happy with it IA JOURNAL SUMMER 2008 From the editor John Smail A warm welcome to this I am pleased to say that members continue to 200th issue of the IA send in stories about their personal Journal. It is thanks to experiences, which others can share and learn all those pioneers in the from. On page 48 there is a story from a early days of ileostomy member who has over ten years experience surgery back in the 1950s, with his internal pouch and is very happy with and the work of countless it, and on page 54 there is a story from another supporters ever since, that we have reached member whose life with his family improved this significant landmark. dramatically following ileostomy surgery. In addition we have several other interesting In this edition, I have written a few pages on the articles and another excellent selection of history of the IA Journal which I hope you will readers’ letters. I would encourage members find interesting, including some illustrations of to respond to these letters either directly with our Journal in its earlier years. In addition, there the author, or via the Journal. is a summary of the recent IA Bryan Brooke lecture at National Council 2008, and reports Thank you very much for supporting IA - and from IA executive committee members. here’s to the next 200 issues! www.iasupport.org 3 40721 COLOPLAST SENSURA CLICK AD 210x148 15/04/08 12:51 Page 1 IA JOURNAL SUMMER 2008 Once it’s on,I don’t even think Published quarterly on In this issue the 1st of March, June, September and December. Published by 6 Newsdesk about it IA (The Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group). 10 The Bryan Brooke Lecture 2008 Journal editor and advertising manager 22 The IA Journal Through the Ages John Smail, P.O. Box 22 Get security and Great. Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 6WA 28 Young IA News Phone: 01493 300999 30 Internal Pouch News E-mail: [email protected] reassurance with NEW 34 Paediatric Stoma Care Copy dates Editorial contributions must be received no later than two SenSura Click 36 The Prince’s Foundation for calendar months before the proposed publication date. Integrated Health Advertising rates 38 IA Financial Accounts 2006/07 and production schedule dates are available from the editor. 2-piece system. 42 IA Directory Circulation 46 New Products and Services Each quarter, 12,000 copies are distributed free of charge to IA members, surgeons, doctors, nurses, ostomy The revolutionary SenSura adhesive 48 Coming to Terms with a New equipment suppliers and manufacturers, and others interested in the work of IA. 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Some membership records are kept on computer and anyone – Audible click when opening and closing who wishes their details to be removed should contact the local secretary, whose name and telephone number can be – Increased security and reassurance found in the Directory section. © 2008 IA - Articles may be reprinted by member associations of the International Ostomy Association (IOA) provided an acknowledgement is given. Produced by Printed by SenSura Click – A new sense of confidence TMS Media Richardson Print Great Yarmouth Lowestoft Phone: 01493 662929 Phone: 01502 516991 For further information and a sample please call FREEPHONE 0800 220 622 (UK) 1 800 409 502 (Republic of Ireland) The next edition or visit our website: www.coloplast.co.uk IA Journal 201 (Autumn 2008) will be published Front Cover: Photograph by Cepta Burke. on 1st September 2008. Final date for editorial Retiring IA President Professor Norman Williams MS, FRCS, contribution to be received is 4th July 2008. FMedSci (left), pictured at NC08 with our new President Professor Neil Mortensen MD, FRCS. and are registered trade marks of Coloplast A/S. ©2007-01. 4 www.iasupport.org All rights reserved Coloplast Ltd, Peterborough PE2 6FX, United Kingdom. IA JOURNAL SUMMER 2008 Newsdesk Anne Demick IA national secretary into the future! The theme of the conference New officers at member was “Image IA - 08 and Beyond”; all organisations: sessions and workshops focused on the There are lots of changes to report to you theme and it is hoped that the image of IA and I will detail them below. You can find the will be further enhanced in local areas by new contact details for national officers and the ideas and best practices that were member organisation secretaries in the shared at this conference. Journal Directory on pages 42-45. Contact Newsdesk details for chairmen and treasurers can be Department of Health Consultation: obtained from the secretaries. National Council 2008 We also elected a new chairman of the “Arrangements under Part IX of the (NC08) was held in executive committee. Carolyn Stammers Drug Tariff for the provision of West of Scotland IA Newcastle upon Tyne has taken over from David Eades. In stoma and incontinence appliances Richard O’Grady has taken over from on 29th & 30th March thanking David for his leadership of the - and related services - to Primary John Cleland who has served for six years where delegates enjoyed national executive committee over the past Care”: as treasurer. The committee would like to a weekend of business five years, Professor Williams reminded thank John for his stewardship and meetings, excellent delegates of David’s amazing contribution A summary of the responses to the revised welcome Richard to this challenging lectures, interactive workshops, socialising to IA - from elected representative to proposals to the consultation can be found position in an active member with members from all over the country chairman of the finance sub-committee, on the Department of Health’s website at organisation. and of course, a very warm welcome from national secretary, editor of the IA Journal, the following link: www.dh.gov.uk/ the members of North Eastern IA. and Trustee of the IA of GB Trust, a role that Consultations/Responses (DH_083765). IA Northern Ireland he will continue to fulfil as he acts as mentor Dr Fiona Wilson is the new treasurer in Tribute was paid to our National President, to Carolyn as vice-chairman of the national During February and March 2008, the Northern Ireland, having taken over from Professor Norman Williams MS FRCS executive committee. David was presented Commercial Directorate held meetings with Laura McAllister who for the last five years FMedSci, as he stood down from office. In with a small token of appreciation from all all stakeholders and advised that a panel of has done a marvellous job of looking after his tribute, former President, Professor Sir his IA colleagues. Carolyn Stammers, who experts had been established to deal with the funds and implementing systems to Miles Irving, DSc (Hon) MD ChM FRCS was warmly welcomed to her new position, the re-classification of the section of the make the job that little bit easier. FMedSci, advised delegates that as a lasting needs no introduction to Journal readers Drug Tariff (Part IX) that contains details of memory of Professor Williams’ outstanding and Carolyn will continue with her other all stoma and continence products. A report Devon IA contribution to IA, the current and any future vital role within IA, as our liaison with stoma on the meetings and the results of the re- Sylvia Randall has taken over as treasurer joint research projects with the Royal care nursing. classification has been given to the Health from Sue Burgess who has had to step College of Surgeons will be named “The Minister and it is expected that, based on down because of poor health. Professor Norman Williams IA Research Peter Laflin and Joan Brough were unable these responses and discussions, a further Fellowship”. Professor Williams was to continue in their respective roles on the consultation will be published late in May North Eastern IA awarded honorary membership of IA and executive committee because of personal 2008. This will be accompanied by an Sandra Plunton has taken over from Pat presented with a Past President’s medal. commitments. Richard Shawyer was impact assessment and there will be a Ahern who has served for fourteen years as elected as Young IA Co-ordinator and the twelve weeks response period. In our secretary. Pat’s guiding hand on this very We were delighted to welcome our new role of National Visiting Co-ordinator will meeting with the Commercial Directorate, active committee has been greatly President, Professor Neil Mortensen MD remain vacant until a suitable candidate can we were again assured that the Department appreciated and I know she has been, and FRCS and look forward to his leadership in be co-opted.