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.”

In this sponsored post by Clinimed and Securicare they talk about how common it is to experience some problems following stoma surgery*. The good news is that many of these can be solved, or even prevented, through lifestyle and stoma care routine choices…

Having a stoma shouldn’t prevent you from travelling. This week is English Tourism week and we’re pleased to share our tips to support you in having a happy holiday in the UK. We have advice on: what to pack, finding toilets, disposing of your bags, obtaining supplies, get a good nights sleep, eating out, swimming, and day trips. 

Today marks one year since the Colostomy UK Office Team moved to remote working due to the Covid-19. Colostomy UK General Manager, Libby Herbert, reflects the last 12 months and how the charity adapted to continue supporting ostomates despite the global pandemic.

Following the premature birth of her son, Gillian was diagnosed a recto-vaginal fistula, abscess and 4th degree tear. The only option was to have a colostomy to divert faeces away from the wound to help it heal. After struggling for a year, Gillian resolved to start living her life as she had always wanted to and says “I’ve never looked back!”

As today is Mother’s Day we’d like to recognise all the amazing mums (and dads) who are caring for children who have had stoma surgery. Vicki’s son Harry was born in February 2018 and had a colostomy formed. Vicki shares her tips for parents on caring for a child with a stoma.