Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association, known as IA, has been specialising in supporting people living with an ileostomy since 1956.

IA is a network of local groups offering local support to its membership, their families and carers, from coffee mornings and trips to information days and talks. In addition to IA’s flagship One2One Support, where we endeavour to match patient to Support Volunteer in terms of age, gender, surgery and lifestyle preferences, IA offers a range of other services such as literature, a quarterly magazine, financial support to its membership, educational events and a voice to represent the patient living with an ileostomy or internal pouch.

What makes IA unique is not only its extensive network of local groups across the UK and Ireland but also the majority of our volunteers are themselves living life after surgery. Not only do our volunteers offer support but they can offer the lived experience – something tremendously valuable to our members and those considering surgery when faced with such a difficult decision to make.

West & Central Scotland IA covers a wide geographical area in the west and central region of Scotland. We primarily offer mutual support and advice to people with ileostomies and internal pouches across the area. Although members with other stoma types are also welcome to join us.

Contact: Jacqui Sibbald