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Episode 1: The State of IBD Care in the UK
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The State of IBD Care in the UK
In this episode we explore the IBD UK report findings and recommendations with the experts. Our host, Geraldine Cooper, speaks to Gastroenterologist and IBD UK Benchmarking Lead Dr Barney Hawthorne to give us a bitesize version of the report and findings. We also speak to Mareta and Nish, who both live with Ulcerative Colitis, and bring the report findings to life by sharing their personal experiences. And finally, we speak to IBD Nurse Specialist Lisa Younge, who discusses the challenging workforce situation in IBD services.
- Length: 45 minutes
- Target audience: primary healthcare professionals, secondary healthcare professionals
- Content reviewed: December 2024
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the current landscape of IBD care in the UK
- Recognise barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment
- Understand workforce challenges and MDT needs
- Understand the importance of person-centred and holistic IBD care
- Recognise the impact of IBD on mental health and psychological wellbeing
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