Central Appliance Prescription Services – What You Need to Know

20 January, 2026

As part of changes in how NHS services are organised, many areas in England are introducing central prescription services for medical appliances such as stoma supplies.

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – 19th – 26th January 2026

19 January, 2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – 19th – 26th January 2026 and this year we’re highlighting the positive impacts that Isobel hs had on people living with stomas.

B&Q announces roll-out of stoma friendly toilets across stores nationwide

13 January, 2026

B&Q confirmed that they have rolled out stoma-friendly toilets across their stores, ensuring facilities better meet the needs of people living with a stoma.

My stoma saved my life: Bryony Gray’s Stoma Story

06 January, 2026

My biggest problem was that I hated what I saw when I looked in the mirror, I hated the bag, I hated my body, but most of all I hated me. I never wanted sympathy; I just wanted someone to understand. After some counselling, I was told to name my Stoma so that when problems happen, I was blaming something other than myself, this has really helped me over the years, and 12 years on me and ‘Squirt’ are now best friends.

We’re here when it matters for YOU, this Christmas: Ella & Elsie Christmas appeal

05 December, 2025

Colostomy UK was there for us when we needed it most – with information such as this wonderful magazine, reassurance when seeing your young child go through such a life changing procedure, and a community that truly understood my concerns for my young daughter and her new stoma.

Strawberry Field is now Stoma friendly!

27 November, 2025

Strawberry Field’s approach demonstrates that becoming stoma friendly doesn’t require major renovations or significant cost. What it does require is awareness, compassion and a willingness to listen to the needs of visitors.

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