The colorectal specialist nurses offer a comprehensive service of support, advice and education for all patients with colorectal disease. Patients and their families/carers will be offered guidance by the team from the first clinic visit to surgery (if required) and then at follow up.
The team have expertise in a variety of fields such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, stoma care and benign functional bowel disease.
All patients have an identified key worker, who ensures that an appropriate level of information is given regarding the diagnosis and any treatment modality.
To contact the team please telephone 0113 2065535 (Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm).
Links to websites for patient information
National association for crohn’s & colitis
Digestive Disorders Foundation
The ileostomy and internal pouch support group
British society of gastroenterology
The association of laparoscopic surgeons of Great Britain
The Association of Colproctology of Great Britain and Ireland