IA’s Pouch Information Day is coming to Birmingham on Saturday 03 October 2026. We are in the final stages of securing the venue so please bear with us. While we do, why not register your interest below and we’ll let you know when booking opens.

Date: 03 October 2026
Time: 10am – 4pm (registration from 9am)
Venue: TBA – Central Birmingham venue

Whether you’re new to pouch surgery, someone who has been living with a pouch for a while or someone considering pouch surgery then our Pouch Information Day is for you. The Pouch Information Day is open to anyone interested in learning more about internal pouches. Whatever your situation, it’s a great day that provides an opportunity to learn more about pouches, both from a medical and lifestyle perspective. We throw in refreshments throughout the day and lunch too! Booking in advance is required so we can manage numbers – while we finalise the location, why not register your interest below and we’ll email you when booking opens (no commitment!). In the event of being unable to complete your registration online, please contact IA National Office on 0800 0184 724 who will assist with registration.

Join us for a welcoming and informative event designed to answer your most pressing—and often unspoken—questions about living with an internal pouch.

Our programme is being finalised and will be announced in due course but we can guarantee you a day full of information and an opportunity to ask the experts. We are delighted to welcome back Mr Richard Lovegrove, Consultant Colorectal & IBD Surgeon, Worcester, as one of our confirmed speakers.

Event Format:

• Morning: Formal presentations from our speakers
• Afternoon: Interactive ‘stations’ hosted by experts, allowing small-group discussions and personalised Q&A

This is your chance to speak openly, learn from professionals and peers, and leave feeling more confident and informed.

Still not sure?
Why not take a look at some of the content shared by presenters from previous pouch events on our past events page. Information contained within the presentational material correct at time of presentation. Some images within the presentations may be of a surgical nature and may be considered too graphic for some.

Register your interest
Register your interest today and we’ll email you when booking opens… no commitment if your plans change and you decide not to book. By completing the form below you agree to us emailing you to advise when booking opens.