ASCN UK is primarily focused on developing and advancing the specialist knowledge required to deliver expert healthcare to individuals with a stoma.

UK
Joined January 2015
A huge thanks to the warm welcome in Wales from @ASCNUK & specialist nurse members. Great to be able to talk about specialist nurse value and contribution- look forward to catching up next year - thx to @gbtpo for photos
We’re heading to Birmingham for #ASCNUK26...... Join us from 20–22 September 2026 as nurses and industry professionals from across the UK and beyond come together, united by a shared commitment to excellence in #stomacare. Register your interest: conference.ascnuk.org/
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Fantastic time at @ASCNUK 25 yesterday, lots of really inspiring work presented that's moving the field of stoma care forward. Really thankfully for the enthusiasm shown for our work on mental health needs of young #ostomates as part of our @NIHRSPCR #stoma support study 😁🙏
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Headed to #ASCNUK25? Don't miss the launch of our New Breakthrough in Stoma Care! Unveiling an exciting innovation in our Ostomy & Hernia range, designed to enhance patient confidence & comfort. 12-14th Oct | 📍 ICC Wales Find us: Stand 120 & 121 The future of support wear.
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🌟We’re all set up and excited to meet everyone at this weekend’s @ASCNUK Conference! Drop by stand 128 and let’s talk about how we can help you support your urostomy patients.🌟 #ASCNUK25 #urostomy #stoma #ostomy
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Yesterday I listened to @NatashaRolls1 & @CarolineBramwel deliver a presentation to the @NursingTimes Awards Judging panel about the nominated podcast series Beyond the Bag - inspirational nursing & patient expert leaders 👏👏 ascnuk-beyond-the-bag.captiv… @caspertown42 @MarkCheetham
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Thrilled & humbled to receive the @ASCNUK ChairPersons award 2024 a wonderful surprise TY @AngiePerrin2 @NatashaRolls1 & @Coloplast_UK for supporting me with the Advancing Stoma Care Services pathway project led by ASCN UK @alisonleary1 @SheilaSobrany @MarkCheetham @SCNPaul
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☕ West & Central Scotland and East of Central Scotland groups are holding a Saturday morning meeting for coffee and chat over Zoom this weekend! #IALocal 💙 Come along, get to know your Scottish IA friends, and have a wee blether! Eventbrite link here: bit.ly/2TDJsDF
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🚨 Pouch Patient Alert 🚨 ❗️Please read the important information below if you have an ileoanal pouch or Kock pouch:❗️ It has been brought to our attention that the producer of the Medina catheters in Europe intends to stop production. 1/4
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ASCN UK retweeted
It is with utmost regret that @ACPGBI Executive has made the difficult but timely decision to cancel #ACPGBI2020. We do not believe that it is in the interests of Members & their patients to hold a large-scale mtg of healthcare professionals during #COVID19 already gripping UK
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ASCN UK retweeted
Implementation of an easy in‐hospital educational stoma pathway results in decrease of home nursing care services after discharge onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… @ASCNUK @EKHUFT_Stoma @ACPGBI_PLG – at Tottenham, London
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In honour of World Colorectal Cancer Month - March 2020 - #theWCET is providing a free #webinar! Dr. Claire Taylor sheds light on some of the #challenges with metastatic #colorectalcancer. @claire_taylor22 Watch it online today! ➡️➡️ ow.ly/yVHS50yI0eg #ColorectalHealth
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ASCN UK retweeted
It is with regret that we announce the postponement of the BJN Awards, which was scheduled to take place on 20th March. Our priority is to act in the best interests of everybody’s health, safety and wellbeing. We will update you with our rescheduled plans soon. Stay safe everyone
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It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Calum Lyon as a keynote speaker for #WCETASCNUK2020! @ASCNUK Join us in October 2020 in Glasgow! Information on the #registration for the congress can be found here: wcet-ascnuk2020.com #stoma #ostomy #continence #woundcare #theWCET
👍 Be part of the #WCETASCNUK2020 Programme ⏱️ Abstract Deadline: Saturday, 29th February @ASCNUK #theWCET ➡️ Submit your abstract today! wcet-ascnuk2020.com/abstract… #stoma #wound #continence
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👍 Be part of the #WCETASCNUK2020 Programme ⏱️ Abstract Deadline: Saturday, 29th February @ASCNUK #theWCET ➡️ Submit your abstract today! wcet-ascnuk2020.com/abstract… #stoma #wound #continence
Maddie White (@cnsmaddie) and Terri Porrett (@gbtpo) launched the Safe Signposting document, developed with @ASCNUK at our Spotlight session yesterday evening. Come and visit us at stand 2 to grab your copy! #ASCNUK2019
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What have we been up to at #Colostomy UK? Our weekly update was too big to fit into a tweet but includes helping to set up new #stomasupport groups, attending accessibility forums, talking at the @ASCNUK national area representatives meeting and more. Read on!
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Happy 70th Birthday to our precious NHS. Thank you for all that you do. #NHS70
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Happy birthday to our customer, we would be lost with out you. Thank you for your hard work and the care you give. We wish you many many year more. 🎂@ASCNUK @NHSEngland #nhs70 #NHS7tea #caring #NursesRock – at Brent, London
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