Welcome to Gastroenterology and Hepatology Services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

The Department is situated at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospitals with out-patient clinics, in-patient wards (25G and 25CR Royal Shrewsbury) and modern JAG accredited endoscopy suites on both sites. We work closely with Endoscopy on a daily basis.

Most patients are seen in the out-patients department by specialist doctors and nurses. Some clinics are for specific conditions.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology doctors specialise in the investigation and treatment of a wide range of gastro-intestinal conditions. The services we provide include-

• Diagnostic upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy (OGD)
• Diagnostic lower GI endoscopy (flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy)
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP)
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Bowel Cancer Screening Colonoscopy
• Family Cancer Colonoscopy Screening Service
• Insertion of PEG and gastropexy service
• 24hr upper GI bleeding service
• Barrett’s surveillance endoscopy
• Oesophageal variceal banding service
• Therapeutic upper GI endoscopy (gastric/ duodenal EMR, dilatation, stent insertion (oesophageal and duodenal)
• Interventional colonoscopy including level 4 polypectomy and balloon dilatation
• Small bowel capsule service (160-180/year)
• Colon capsule endoscopy (as part of the NHSE pilot response to COVID)
• Transnasal endoscopy service
• Nutrition team including 3 clinical nurse specialists supporting in-patient PN
• Oesophageal physiology- Oesophageal manometry and pH studies (also impedance)
• Fibroscan
• Dedicated IBD team with clinical nurse specialists and an infusion suite
• Out-patient paracentesis service
• Out-patient liver biopsy.

The Gastroenterology Department is supported by a number of clinical nurse specialists and support administrators-

• 7 IBD CNSs, A biologic CNS, an IBD MDT Coordinator and Support IBD Coordinator.

The department provides a comprehensive evaluation and treatment service and liaises closely with other departments with the Trust including the colorectal surgical service, upper and lower GI oncologists and the benign upper GI laparoscopic and bariatric surgeons.

Useful Information and Links

• Crohn’s and Colitis UK: http://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
• Newly diagnosed with IBD, Top 8 things to do after your IBD diagnosis: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/info-support/information-about-crohns-and-colitis/all-information-about-crohns-and-colitis/living-with-crohns-or-colitis/newly-diagnosed
• IBD Passport: a website with travel information specially aimed at patients with IBD: http://www.ibdpassport.com

IBD Advice Line

The IBD Advice line is available only for patients with a diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel disease who are under the care of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust IBD service. 

Contacting the IBD Team 

We encourage you to use our secure online patient contact form by clicking here: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/rxwnawdi0

Please use our secure online patient contact form for:

• New or worsening IBD Symptoms (Flares) 
• Questions about your medication
• Prescription requests 
• Clinical queries
• Administrative enquires 

If you do not have access to the internet or smartphone, you can contact the IBD Advice line by Telephone on: 01952 565708 or 01743 261318 

Please leave a voicemail including: 

• Your full name
• Date of birth
• Hospital/NHS number 
• A brief description of your query

A member of the IBD team will return your call as soon as possible.

Voicemails are renewed between 8:00am and 12:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).

Please note that, due to the high volume of enquiries, you may not receive a response on the same day.

The IBD Advice line is not an emergency service. If you require urgent medical attention, please contact your GP, NHS 111, or attend your nearest Emergency Department if your symptoms are severe.