Provides various services to patients with colorectal or stoma problems.  Runs a patients group for those who are having colorectal surgery, especially for people who have stoma formation.  Aims to be available to all patients throughout their care for counselling, information and support.  Advice is provided on stoma appliances, management, lifestyle, diet and management of wounds or fistulae.  Also provides counselling on inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.  Provides for patients and relatives pre and post operative counselling, plus follow-up and liaison with GPs and community staff.  Also provides education for other health care professionals, and community visits by arrangement.  Open referral.  Events include annual Open Day in October.