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Colorectal Specialist Nurses

The Colorectal Specialist Nurses provide support for patients undergoing surgery, whether this is for cancer or non-cancerous conditions. We provide enhanced recovery information, emotional and physical support for patients who have had, or are having, a new stoma or bowel surgery. We are also available to support patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy/ radiotherapy who are known to the team. We can review patients who are inpatients in the hospital who have a stoma. We also have a straight to test Nurse-led service, following referral from a GP.

Where we are based


We are hospital-based only.

We can, for known stoma patients following assessment of the need, organise a one-off community visit with a stoma company Nurse.

How to access the service


If you are known to the service, you can contact us directly.

If you are not known to us or are not an inpatient in Walsall Manor Hospital, then your GP can refer you in for stoma care advice.

For concerns regarding your bowels your GP, if required, will refer you into the fast-track service.

Contact us


We offer a five-day service, Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm

Email Colorectal.nurses@nhs.net or leave a message on our answer phone: 01922 656300.

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