News Archive - Patients

Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) pouch unit accreditation

The following units have successfully met the pre-specified criteria established by the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) for pouch unit accreditation. Each of these units has demonstrated the necessary standards... Read more

14 Nov 2024

In memory of Robert Arnott, former ACPGBI Chair of the Patient Liaison Group

ACPGBI is sad to announce that Professor Robert (Bob) Arnott has very sadly died.. Bob was a founder member of the Patient Liaison Group (PLG), taking over as Chair from Jo Church, then handing on to Sarah Squire in 2022. Bob had excellent links... Read more

4 Sep 2024

ACPGBI Patient Liaison Group seeking new members

The ACPGBI Patient Liaison Group is currently in search of new members to join our team of committed patient representatives. Our primary objective is to enhance outcomes and serve as advocates for individuals impacted by bowel disease or... Read more

11 Dec 2023

The PAPooSE Study: Pregnancy outcomes & experiences in patients with ileostomies

Sue Blackwell, ACPGBI Patient Liaison Group

When Nicola Fearnhead first said that the time was now right for the first patient led grant application, I really had no idea of what was ahead. I also never expected the grant application to be successful, so when Peter Rowbottom rang me to say it... Read more

24 Mar 2023

A one day diary by Maria Pettman, Colorectal Nurse Consultant

Maria Pettman is 49 and works as a Nurse Consultant in Nottingham and Derby. She has 2 grown up children and lives in North Derbyshire with her husband and 2 dogs.I wake up between 6.30 and 7.00 a.m. If I am on a late shift the first thing I do is... Read more

17 Apr 2018