Who are the Urostomy Association?
- Monday, October 23, 2023
Find out all about how the Urostomy Association (UA) can help those who have a urostomy or another form of urinary diversion
Gut Together
Providing services and support for people with a stoma, submitted by companies, charities and support groups
Colostomy UK’s stoma aware campaign
- Friday, September 8, 2023
Colostomy UK introduces their awareness campaign and how they’re trying to make facilities better for ostomates
Travelling with confidence
- Friday, September 8, 2023
This month, Illeostomy and Internal Pouch Association discusses the key information needed when travelling
Guts UK/Stoma Tips
- Friday, September 8, 2023
Guts UK is the charity for the digestive system and is the only UK charity funding research into the digestive system from top to tail; the gut, liver and pancreas
Having a stoma doesn’t need to stop you enjoying life
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Introducing Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association, a charity that supports people living with an ileostomy or internal pouch, their families, friends and carers
A reflection on the use of convex appliances
- Monday, June 12, 2023
Jo Sica and Lesley Law discuss how convex pouching systems can help prevent leakage and protect the skin for individuals with stomas, explaining the different types of convex skin barriers available and why it is important to seek guidance to find...
Helping you live your life with confidence
- Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Paola Simoneschi introduces the Urostomy Association and the services they offer to support ostomates.
Colostomy UK: we support all ostomates
- Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Richard Biddle introduces Colostomy UK and the ways the charity can support the stoma community
Gutsy Mum on holiday
- Thursday, September 8, 2022
Gutsy Mum Rachel Allen describes how she managed both her and her son’s stomas on a seaside holiday, with useful tips and tricks for fellow ostomates
Letting go of things
- Thursday, September 8, 2022
Luciana Podschun describes her summer during the heatwave and how she has found a new place to live.
Race to parliament for people with a stoma
- Thursday, September 8, 2022
Shabnam Ali reports on the ‘Stomas in Parliament’ relay race to raise awareness of ostomy issues among UK MPs
Back on the court: hosting international basketball with a stoma
- Thursday, September 8, 2022
Eric Douglin tells how he bounced back from emergency bowel resection to host the World Club Basketball Tournament
Unspoken rosebud my ileostomy journey
- Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Helinka Carr describes how stoma surgery encouraged her to put her sewing skills into launching an ostomy-friendly fashion brand.
In search of lost time
- Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Luciana describes life after COVID-19, travelling to visit her family in Brazil and the importance of making memories with our loved ones.
Loving life as a stoma care nurse with an ileostomy
- Friday, September 17, 2021
Silvia Karina Moreira Seifert charts a life that has taken her from Crohn’s disease to an ostomy and a nursing career in Brazil and Chile