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ASCNUK25 Speakers

ASCNUK25 brings together a diverse line-up of speakers who are leading practice, shaping policy and sharing lived experience in stoma care. From clinical experts to passionate advocates, each voice adds depth to the programme and helps drive forward-thinking conversations across the specialty.

We are delighted to share that ASCNUK25 is fully compliant with the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and the EFPIA Code of Practice.

PROGRAMME

Matt and Breege

Guest Speakers Announcement

The ASCN UK is delighted to welcome Matt Forde and Breege O’Neill to ASCNUK25.

Join comedian Matt Forde and his Stoma Care Nurse, Breege O’Neill, for a relaxed and insightful conversation at ASCNUK25. From diagnosis to daily life with a stoma, they will share Matt’s personal journey, including choosing a bag, developing a care plan, and the importance of ongoing support.

Matt and Breege

Guest Speakers Announcement

The ASCN UK is delighted to welcome Matt Forde and Breege O’Neill to ASCNUK25.

Join comedian Matt Forde and his Stoma Care Nurse, Breege O’Neill, for a relaxed and insightful conversation at ASCNUK25. From diagnosis to daily life with a stoma, they will share Matt’s personal journey, including choosing a bag, developing a care plan, and the importance of ongoing support.

Keynotes

Dr Benjamin Saunders

Senior Lecturer in Health Research

Frank McDermott

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Kevin Hodges

British Healthcare Trades Association

Penny Harrison

Senior Lecturer in Nursing

Paul Trevatt

Co-Founder #ProtectNurse Campaign

Thomas Pinkney

Professor of Surgery

Speakers

Alexander Pastukhov

Cognitive Neuroscientist

Simon Turley

ASCN UK Trustee

Angela Hampson

Specialist Stoma Nurse

Angie Perrin

ASCN UK Acting Chairperson

Anna Bergin

Clinical Nurse Specialist Stoma Care

Anne Robertson

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Barbara Milleret

Clinical Services Lead

Ben Rennison

Clinical Education Nurse Specialist

Carly Phillips

Stoma Care Nurse Specialist

Carolyn Swash

CNS Stoma Care

Catherine Murray

Lead CNS Stoma Care

Charlotte Backhouse

Stoma Care Team Leader

Emma Hartshorne

Critical Care And Surgery Lead Physiotherapist

Fiona Correia

Clinical Nurse Specialist Stoma Care

Gail Tasker

Clinical Lead CNS Stoma Services

Harriet Lowe

Colorectal Nurse Specialist

Helena Terry

Specialist Stoma Nurse

Henrik Koblauch Baldvinsson

Senior Evidence Manager

Jackie McPhail

Clinical Services Manager

Julia Williams

Associate Professor

Kerry Archer

Cancer Specialist Physiotherapist

Kylie Lockett

Stoma Care Specialist Nurse

Lisa Hall

Community Stoma Nurse and Team Leader

Lucy Fitzgerald

Clinical Advisor

Lydia Hardy

Stoma Care Nurse Specialist and Non-Medical Prescriber

Maddie White

Colorectal and Clinical Nurse Specialist

Michelle Hicken

Colorectal-Stomacare Lead CNS

Natasha Rolls

ASCN UK Treasurer

Nelam Kumari

Clinical Educator

Paul Russell Roberts

Ostomy Division Education Manager

Professor Claus-Christian Carbon

Head of Department of General Psychology

Rachel Cooke

Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Educator

Rachel Henbrey

Lead Colorectal CNS

Raj Khunkun

Lead Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist

Rebecca Clayton-Brown

Customer Service and Secure Start Manager

Sarah Russell

Clinical Exercise Consultant

Sarah Squire

Patient Representative

Simona Fourie

Nurse Researcher

Stephanie Loader

Clinical Lead – Stoma Care

Sue Blackwell

Post Graduate Researcher

Tammy Temple

Specialist Stoma Nurse

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