Stoma Helpline We’re here 24 hours a day: 0800 328 4257
Stoma Helpline We’re here 24 hours a day: 0800 328 4257
Young Ostomates
Anyone can be affected by stoma surgery, regardless of age. We’re able to provide support, information and reassurance to young people and parents who need someone to talk to.
Other support
Sam has a Stoma
Our “Sam has a Stoma” book helps young children become familiar with stoma surgery. Designed as a story/colouring book, it provides the child, as well as their siblings, with information in preparation for surgery, recovery from the operation and return to full activity. To receive a copy in the post contact us Or view a PDF version here
Grandma’s New Bottom
Created by a Grandma living with a stoma, Santina has written and illustrated this delightful book to help children understand stoma surgery. To receive a copy in the post contact us Or view it as flipbook here
Teen with a stoma
You can download this useful guide from Dansac here
Breakaway Foundation
The Breakaway Foundation is a UK based Facebook support group offering support to children with bladder and/or bowel diversions/dysfunction and their families. Formerly a charity, Breakaway has helped around 300 families since 2006, taking them out of isolation and helping them to realise that they are not on their journey alone.
The Breakaway Foundation supports children from birth to 18, meaning that parents will no longer feel alone in those very difficult early years. Visit their private Facebook group for more information.
