Andrew was very knowledgeable about stomas and related issues and a very understanding and sympathetic to my condition
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I'm glad you were happy with the consultation
Very polite and respectful.
Highly professional and caring.
A⭐ for this young man.
Ooh, I particularly like the star (and the young man part!) Thanks for sharing
I have been given several ideas that could make life a bit easier for me
Fantastic. You don't know what you don't know - a good reason to attend a consultation. I am glad you found it useful. Thanks for the review.
Andrew was a very good listener and gave some excellent advice, a genuine pleasure to deal with.
Thank you, this is a lovely review. I gain pleasure from meeting so many lovely people during my day too.
A excellent meeting and very confident that my problems will start to improve.
Brilliant, I'm glad I was able to help. Thanks for feeding back.
Mr Andrew Bird was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
Specialises in
- Stoma Care
Qualifications:
- Adult Nurse, Level 1
- Nurse Independent/Supplementary Prescriber
Profile
Andrew became a Registered Nurse in 2002 and has since gained experience within colorectal surgery, critical care and pain management before taking on the role of Lead Stoma Care Nurse at the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham in 2015.
Since then, he has worked with ostomates, nurses, industry and support groups towards improving the lives of those living with a stoma. He has been involved with Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK (ASCN) as an area representative and with the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) scientific committee prior to becoming Honorary Treasurer for ASCN in 2019 and Chair in 2022.
Andrew was awarded the British Journal of Nursing Stoma Care Nurse of the Year award 2019 for his work in developing a seven day stoma care service at the QMC. 2019 also saw Andrew become the Clinical Lead for Connect Prescription Services at Fittleworth Medical Limited.
Resources
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