Sue Pridham explains how to avoid, spot and resolve any problems affecting the skin around your stoma
Jearlean Taylor draws on her career as a model and motivational speaker to help women radiate confidence and make a difference
Kimberly Lucock recounts how her daughter Jessica has stayed smiling through chronic bowel problems and getting a stoma
Sarah Smith tells how her wife supported her through severe ulcerative colitis and how she was liberated by her ileostomy
Eilidh Mackay shares her unique life story of how she has survived two cancers and gained a fistula bag in the process, making her feel more beautiful than ever
Dusty and Andrea Sibley tell how they were inspired to establish a charity to help other people going through bowel surgery
Kelly Moss tells how her ileostomy helped her reclaim a normal life, and how, after a difficult diagnosis, she renewed her sense of purpose, one bear at a time
Consultant editor Luciana Podschun introduces the sixth issue of StomaTips with a celebration of ostomy support groups
Sinéad Kelly O’Flynn explains how to look after the skin around your stoma and what do if it becomes red, bumpy, itchy or sore
Andrew Bird explains how ostomates can help the healthcare system save on stoma care prescription costs without compromising on the quality of care
Amy R recalls what she learned living through the coronavirus lockdown with an ileostomy, and how she dealt with the challenges of mental health and stoma care
Matt Tooke cycles through what it takes to enjoy sport, exercise and the great outdoors when you have an ostomy