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Our annual Step Up For Stomas challenge is back and better than ever, and this year we are asking you to take part and Get Active in April to support the over 21,000 people who undergo stoma every year in the UK, that’s 55 people every single day!

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Living well with a stoma: Why you don’t have to “Just get on with It”

If you’re living with a stoma, you’ll know that every day can bring a mix of emotions, challenges, routines and adjustments. And while many people tell us they find their confidence and stride over time, we also regularly hear something else – from new patients to those who’ve had a stoma for years.

01 April, 2026

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Edward Mountain secures Stoma Friendly legacy on Stoma-Friendly Accessible Toilets

We are delighted to see significant progress in our campaign to make accessible toilets more suitable for people living with a stoma, following one of Edward Mountain MSP’s final contributions in the Scottish Parliament this session.

26 March, 2026

Edward Mountain secures Stoma Friendly legacy on Stoma-Friendly Accessible Toilets

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March is Free Wills Month

March marks Free Wills Month, a great opportunity to plan for the future while also supporting causes that matter to you. Colostomy UK has partnered with FreeWills.co.uk, an award-winning online service that allows you to create or update a fully comprehensive, legally binding Will completely free of charge.

14 March, 2026

March is Free Wills Month

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