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We've got some really exciting news to share, and we want you to be the first to hear about it. We've launched our 2026 Stoma Aware Day campaign, Stomas Unlocked. The big day takes place on October 3rd, but you can find out what it's all about and how you can get involved now. Read on for more. The post Stomas Unlocked: Our 2026 Stoma Aware Day Campaign appeared first on Colostomy UK .
We've got some really exciting news to share, and we want you to be the first to hear about it. We've launched our 2026 Stoma Aware Day campaign, Stomas Unlocked. The big day takes place on October 3rd, but you can find out what it's all about and how you can get involved now. Read on for more. The post Stomas Unlocked: Our 2026 Stoma Aware Day Campaign appeared first on Colostomy UK .
Living with a stoma has changed my life in more ways than I could ever put into words. It has given me a second chance at life, but it has also brought challenges that many people never see or think about. One of the biggest challenges isn’t my stoma itself - it’s the lack of understanding that often comes with living with an invisible disability. The post Not Every Disability Is Visible appeared…
Wind, gas and occasional pouch problems are common for people living with a stoma. Join Toni Johnson, Senior Coloplast Nurse for practical advice on understanding why these issues happen and simple ways to manage them. This webinar will provide helpful tips to improve comfort, confidence, and day-to-day stoma management. The post Wind, Gas & Pouch Problems: Practical Tips for Living More…
37-year-old Javier Munoz Mena escaped a brutal political regime in his native Nicaragua, fleeing first to Costa Rica and then onto the United States where he was granted refugee status. Such life events would be challenge enough for anyone. Yet Javier lived through these turbulent times while his health was dealt a series of devastating blows, ultimately leaving him with an unplanned ileostomy.…
Chris Morrison (56) from Derry City, Northern Ireland, was a firefighter – an intense career, but one which his stoma never held him back from. The post Unique and Exciting Jobs appeared first on Colostomy UK .
Life with a stoma can be tough no matter where in the world you live. However, for ostomates living in conflict zones the situation can be exceptionally difficult - to say the very least. Here, contributor Jane Fior guides us through the many concerns and challenges experienced people living with stomas in these contexts. The post Stoma Communities in Conflict Zones appeared first on Colostomy UK…
In a shake up to our usual Fundraising format, we're focusing on just one particular individual, Tom Plater, who has kindly raised funds for Colostomy UK. Not content with a regular challenge, Tom flew out to America to take in the Cocodona-250 - a brutal 253-mile ultramarathon in Arizona. Here he talks Megan through this incredible experience. The post The Impossible Race: Tom Plater and the…
September is Urology Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, urostomate Merv Quick talks us through his typical day. Every person living with a urostomy is different, as are their needs, preferences and routines. This article is an account of Merv's personal experiences only. The post A Day in the Life of a Urostomate appeared first on Colostomy UK .
Swimming shouldn’t be the complicated part of your day. Esteem Body™ is made with water-repellent fabric that dries quickly and helps minimise visible bulging under clothing. Explore Esteem Body™ and request a free sample. The post Swimming shouldn’t be the complicated part of your day. appeared first on Colostomy UK .
