Mrs Kathryn Barlow

Kathryn is kind and caring, listens and replies promptly to messages. Nothing is too much trouble. She has a great sense of humour and helps keep me positive as well as ensuring I’m looking after my stoma properly and makes me feel my care is personal to me.

Kathryn visited me at home when I came out of hospital on 2nd June following a subtotal colectomy with ileostomy. She has been to see me nearly every week sinceand has been such a massive support, she's seen me have melt downs and has got me through my journey so far. Today was my last visit from her but I know she is only a phone call away if I need her. I would not have coped without her. She is excellent and full of knowledge and so supportive, I am so much stronger and positive now and Kathryn has helped me get here. Thank you so much Kathryn Janine

I can't thank Kathryn enough for the empathy, patience and kindness she showed to me during a trying time as I got used to living with a stoma bag; which initially seemed an impossible hurdle. She was always cheerful and positive which helped enormously with my own self confidence. With Kathryn's care and persistence she saw me through this stressful time and I now find using and living with a stoma bag a doddle. Many many thanks Kathryn you are a diamond. Mike Knott

I'm so glad to have had Kathryn as my stoma nurse. What could have been a very upsetting experience was made much more tolerable. With Kathryns easy manner, professionalism and understanding I was able to gain confidence in my day to day life quite quickly. I honestly looked forward to each of her visits as she was like a breath of fresh air. After struggling at first with sore skin, Katherine was quick to sort out the right products and thanks to her everything has settled down amazingly well. I really can't thank her enough. Thanks so much Kathryn.

It was lovely to meet Kathryn. I had my emergency surgery in Canada and although the care was of a high standard in hospital I got no aftercare on discharge so Kathryn was the first nurse when back in the uk to undertake the care that I needed. Which was 4 weeks post op. She was informative, helpful and professional. She also put me on products that were more suitable for my needs.

Kathryn is a very friendly and welcoming nurse who puts me at ease on every visit and listens and answers any queries I may have with a fantastic manner

Kathryn has been truly amazing cannot thank her enough for getting me through this last couple of months.Even though her visits have stopped now I know she is only a phone call away to help with any worries thank you so much.

Thanks for the training received by our team. Very informative and will help us greatly.

I would just like to thank Kathryn for the training she presented to the team at Sheffield ccg/stoma line. She was very informative, very friendly and very knowledgeable

Friendly, knowledgeable, efficient, and helpful