SUPPORT SERVICES
We would like to welcome anyone interested to attend our support group at the
Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, Shotton Colliery,
Co. Durham DH6 2PQ
The Group is supported by a number support Organisations such as
Durham Community Action
Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Point North
Believe Housing
Cancer Awareness
Wellbeing
Horden Hub House
Horden Together
NHS Stoma Nurses
Ostomy Representatives
Durham Active
Locate
EXCERCISE, GUEST SPEAKERS AND COURSES
It is important to learn how to deal with the flares with lifestyle changes, and stress management. The goal is to keep the symptoms from interfering with day-to-day life. You are not alone
Join us in making a real difference.
OUR AIMS
•OOOPS Group aims to help anyone who has had, or is about to have, their colon removed or already has a stoma for any reason. Can have IBS or any of the IBDs and other digestive system related complications.
To return to a fully active and normal life as soon as possible.
We want to improve knowledge about the management of IBD and IBS problems, to help them with all aspects of their rehabilitation including social activities, relationships with their families, friends, employers, colleagues and members of the general public.
•Meetings are organised periodically for members to attend. They are supported by a talk on either medical or general subjects, or the meetings may be of a social nature.