PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN BOWEL CARE

Everyone deserves the best treatment and support for bowel conditions

Useful Links

Coloproctology and colorectal surgery

Association of coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland
www.acpgbi.org.uk

American society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
www.facrs.com

Laparoscopic surgery

Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland
www.alsgbi.org.uk

Ileostomy or colostomy

British Colostomy Association
www.bcass.org.uk

Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group
www.the-ia.org.uk

Support for people with colorectal cancer

Beating Bowel Cancer, 020 8892 5256
www.beatingbowelcancer.org

Cancerbackup 0808 800 1234
www.cancerbackup.org.uk

Lynn’s Bowel Cancer Campaign 020 8891 5937
www.bowelcancer.tv

Incontinence or control problems

The Continence Foundation
www.continence-foundation.org.uk

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease

National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
www.nacc.org.uk

Screening

The National Independent Bowel Cancer Screening Programme from Point Of Care Testing Ltd offers everyone in the UK and Ireland, regardless of age or location, the opportunity for bowel cancer screening.
www.pocl.co.uk

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The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is now being rolled out nationally and will achieve nation wide coverage by 2009.
www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/bowel/index.html

Endometriosis and pelvic problems

The Endometriosis Clinic provides the highest quality treatment of endometriosis and pelvic problems by a dedicated team of experts from a range of specialities www.theendometriosisclinic.co.uk

Haemorrhoids

The Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation Operation (HALO) is a new operation designed to eradicate piles without the need for cutting or a general anaesthetic.
www.halocentre.com