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Stoma Helpline We’re here 365 days a year, 9am – 10pm: 0800 328 4257

Before making a one-off donation, take a look at our Big Give Small Charities Week campaign. From the 22nd until 29th June, donations made through our Big Give campaign will be doubled at no extra cost to you, helping us unlock £5,000 of match funding for our Active Ostomates programme.
Before making a one-off donation, take a look at our Big Give Small Charities Week campaign. From the 22nd until 29th June, donations made through our Big Give campaign will be doubled at no extra cost to you, helping us unlock £5,000 of match funding for our Active Ostomates programme.
Before making a one-off donation, take a look at our Big Give Small Charities Week campaign. From the 22nd until 29th June, donations made through our Big Give campaign will be doubled at no extra cost to you, helping us unlock £5,000 of match funding for our Active Ostomates programme.
Before making a one-off donation, take a look at our Big Give Small Charities Week campaign. From the 22nd until 29th June, donations made through our Big Give campaign will be doubled at no extra cost to you, helping us unlock £5,000 of match funding for our Active Ostomates programme.
Before making a one-off donation, take a look at our Big Give Small Charities Week campaign. From the 22nd until 29th June, donations made through our Big Give campaign will be doubled at no extra cost to you, helping us unlock £5,000 of match funding for our Active Ostomates programme.
Colostomy UK supports people with stomas (‘ostomates’) across the UK. Active Ostomates is our free activity and wellbeing programme for people who've had life-changing stoma surgery. Our online 8-week course helps people rebuild confidence, reduce isolation and improve physical and mental wellbeing.

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Latest News

The University of Leeds is now stoma friendly!

The University of Leeds has become the latest organisation to join our growing Stoma Friendly Toilets campaign, making it easier for people living with a stoma to access clean, practical and dignified toilet facilities across its campus.

29 June, 2026

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Managing and Preventing Leakage with a Stoma

Join our free webinar with sponsored by Convatec- to better understand the causes of leakage, how to prevent it, and what practical steps can be taken to improve stoma management.

10 June, 2026

Leakage remains one of the most significant concerns for individuals living with a stoma and can have a considerable impact on quality of life, confidence, and skin health.

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Staying Active with a Stoma: Exercise, Core Strength, & Confidence

Join our free webinar with sponsored by CliniMed and SecuriCare – exploring exercise, core strength and rebuilding confidence when living with a stoma.

29 May, 2026

Staying Active with a Stoma: Exercise, Core Strength, and Confidence

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