Nathan Wheeler shares how NHS cost-saving restrictions affected his stoma care prescription and how he makes sure he gets all the stoma products he needs
Shelley Lawes discusses the role of open communication and body confidence in fulfilling sexual relationships for people with a stoma
Gemma Evans describes how she made her marriage ceremony inclusive for people with an ostomy or inflammatory bowel disease
Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford reports from the online stoma community on the value of self-care for achieving self-confidence
Luciana Podschun recalls the most difficult decision of her life
Jessica Mary Logan describes her challenging journey to a J-pouch that led her to establish a pageant to inspire body confidence in people with invisible illnesses
Hazel Pixley celebrates nearly five decades of the Urostomy Association providing support for people with a urinary stoma
Carolyn Stammers explains how people with an ileostomy or ileo‑anal pouch aged 16 and above can apply for financial support from the Kingston Trust CIO
Stoma nurse Janaína Maria Felix, patient advocate Steve Cartmail and support group secretary David Bunger discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their lives
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Jennie Burch explains how best to protect the skin around your stoma and how you can resolve any issues that are causing you discomfort
Man with a stoma barred from enjoying the attractions at a popular holiday resort with his ostomy pouch on show