Colostomy UK and Trinity Square Gateshead are proud to announce that fresh from being awarded National Diamond grade in the prestigious Loo of the Year Awards 2025, one of the North Easts’ premier retail destinations is now Stoma Friendly

March 8th is International Women’s Day and this year we’re highlighting the positive impacts that Jess and Isobel have had on people living with stomas.

“The freedom to carry on with your everyday life without having to explain your predicament is so important.”

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month, and Colostomy UK Ambassador Nav Johal talks about her diagnosis at just 38 and stoma surgery thereafter. She says “The one thing I would like you to take away from reading this is please don’t ignore your symptoms, listen to what your body is telling you.”

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is producing guidance on One-piece closed bags for colostomies. The Medical Technologies advisory committee has considered the evidence and the views of clinical and patient experts. You can now comment on the HealthTech consultation document.