Colorectal Nursing Service

Welcome to the Colorectal Nursing Service. The Colorectal Nursing Service work within Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary to provide services across NHS Tayside (Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross).

Services Provided

  • Support and advice for patients with colorectal disease such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, stoma formation and functional bowel problems;
  • Support and advice for patients undergoing investigations for colorectal cancer and colorectal surgery;
  • Specialist education and advice for patients with colorectal conditions;
  • We work closely across multidisciplinary teams to ensure plans of care are in place to meet individual patient needs;
  • We liaise with other healthcare professionals, i.e. GP Practices, District Nurse Teams, Community Macmillan Teams to ensure patients receive the best advice and treatment.