This page was last updated: October 14th, 2021
We also offer training for healthcare professionals at a nominated venue or organisation. Please contact us for more information.
The importance of correct positioning of the stoma will be discussed and demonstrated during the pre-admission appointment.
Contact details and, where possible, a named stoma nurse will be provided.
Our stoma nurses are available Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Messages left after 15:00 may not be dealt with till the next day.
The stoma nurses provide assessment and treatment of stoma-related problems.
They will provide teaching and support on stoma care to patients and carers which include:
Supporting carers as required.
All necessary stoma equipment will be provided whilst patients are in hospital.
Our stoma care nurses may be contacted by telephone to discuss any problems which do not require an appointment, for example any dietary queries or prescription problems. Healthcare professionals also have the option of contacting the stoma care nurse by email or bleep.
Please telephone us to make an appointment for any of our clinics.
2nd Floor, Tower Block, Treliske, Truro TR1 3LQ
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 13:00-16:00
Outpatients Department, Penzance, TR18 2PF
1st & 3rd Mondays of the month, 9:00 – 12:30
Outpatients Department, Porthpean Road, St Austell, PL26 6AA
2nd & 4th Monday each month, 09:00 – 12:30
Outpatients Department, Boundary Road, Bodmin, PL31 2QT
2nd & 4th Tuesday each month, 09:00 – 12:30
Outpatients Department, Barncoose Terrace, Redruth, TR15 3ER
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 13:45 – 16:45