Course
Friday 15th May 2026
SOP IBD and Refractory IBS Update for Primary Care PM
Speakers: Dr Ian Shaw, Raina O'Mahony
2.45-3.15pm break
3.15-4.30pm Raina.O'Mahony.
1. to review the presentation and management of inflammatory bowel disease
2. to review the management of difficult to control IBS symptoms, the role of dietary manipulations and when to refer to the refractory IBS service
About the speaker
Dr Ian Shaw
Consultant Gastroenterologist & General Physician, GHNHSFT
Dr Shaw is currently the Trust Clinical Lead for IBD and has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of luminal gastroenterology (conditions that affect the gut). He is also the Clinical Lead for the Non SIte Specific Symptom Cancer Exclusion Service. He has previously held posts including Chief of Service Medicine in the Trust and National Clinical Lead for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the Royal College of Physicians
His particular areas of expertise include:
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's and Colitis)
Bowel cancer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Coeliac disease
Dyspepsia (indigestion)
About the speaker
Raina O'Mahony
Raina O’Mahony
Specialist Gastroenterology Dietitian and Team Lead, GHNHSFT
Raina is a gastroenterology specialist dietitian with seven years of experience supporting patients with complex digestive conditions. She co leads the Refractory IBS Service alongside consultant gastroenterologist Dr Alex di Mambro, providing advanced, multidisciplinary care for patients whose symptoms persist despite first line advice.
Her clinical practice is driven by a passion for empowering individuals to understand their condition, identify food intolerances, and make sustainable dietary changes that meaningfully improve quality of life. She has extensive experience supporting patients with IBS, IBD, and other complex gastrointestinal conditions, bringing a blend of evidence based practice and compassionate, patient centred care.
Beyond her clinical work, she is an active member of the British Dietetic Association and currently serves as Education Lead for the Gastroenterology Specialist Group, contributing to national training and professional development in gastroenterology dietetics.
With regards learning objective, adapted a little bit, as below
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