This World Mental Health day we highlight how being Stoma Aware can have a positive impact on the lives of people living with a stoma

Stoma: The Musical, a show which celebrates life with a stoma while also not shying a way from the challenges of ostomy life, is coming to BBC 4 Extra!

“I was sitting there and my bag made a noise. I was mortified, but tried to act normal and ignore it…that was until the people by me laughed and made unpleasant comments. I left in tears, not wanting to return or, in fact, leave the house for fear of this happening again”

Steve Arnott’s stoma story follows a journey from  being disgusted  and embarrassed with himself, to starring in a play where he openly talks about his surgery, and committing to an upcoming appearance on the Rugby League pitch for Team Colostomy UK.