Richard Biddle talks to Colostomy UK volunteer, Debs, about the many different things she wishes she was told before her stoma surgery
Find out all about Buttony Bear and how the charity A Bear Named Buttony helps children across the UK
Luciana Podschun discusses how to keep motivated and focused during the winter, looking at how ostomates can keep active and healthy
Enjoy Abigail Marie’s traditional apple cider with this recipe designed with ostomates in mind
Erica Thomas speaks with StomaTips about her work as a paediatric surgical advanced nurse practitioner and supporting children through stoma surgery
Luciana describes life after COVID-19, travelling to visit her family in Brazil and the importance of making memories with our loved ones.
Gemma Harris addresses concerns about sleeping and provides tips for getting a good night’s rest when living with a stoma.
Juliana Simões recalls how stoma surgery helped her overcome Crohn’s disease and return to an active, happy life with her profession, friends and...
Consultant editor Luciana Podschun introduces the sixth issue of StomaTips with a celebration of ostomy support groups
Jennie Burch covers what you need to know if you have an ostomy formed as part of surgery for colorectal cancer
Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford reports from the online stoma community on the value of self-care for achieving self-confidence
Keith Thomas recalls how his stoma has allowed him to do the job he loves
Tomas the Stoma has composed a few lines on what it is like to live with Clare Mee
Stoma care nurses Jane Cook and Jackie Hatton discuss the results of their survey on the names that people give to their stomas
