News Archive - Patients

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

Patient Liaison Group (PLG) Annual Report

ACPGBI PLG formed 2015 (4 persons) previously sole patient representative from 2008. For further details of members, see the patient side of the ACPGBI website. The PLG acts in the best interests of colorectal patients at all times as... Read more

31 Oct 2017