Whether you’re still coming to terms with living with a stoma, worried about flying for the first time, or just feeling a little bit down, Those feelings don’t go away just because it’s Christmas.
Our stoma helpline is still available 24 hours a day throughout the holiday period. We’re here whenever you need us.

If you’re after a last minute present or would like to order some of our literature please note our last posting day for a pre Christmas delivery is December 18th. Anything ordered after the 18th will be dispatched in the new year.

This week is Crohn’s & Colitis awareness week.
It takes guts to talk about these conditions, just like it takes guts to talk about ‘Living with a stoma’. Don’t be afraid to shout out

“The recovery from the, so I am told, “complex and quite major operation” has been testing my patience, but this is where the challenge has been so helpful. From where I was in September I thought 50 miles would be good. In fact I did double that. I have gone back to the gym twice a week and am starting to work on my stamina”.
This is Ian’s stoma 66 story…

“The great thing about Team Colostomy UK is the variety of experience, from hugely experienced rugby league players, to those like me, who have never stepped on a rugby pitch before. The match wasn’t about winning or losing, with Team Colostomy UK it’s the taking part and not the try scoring that counts. All players are welcome; it’s all about tackling the stoma stigma”

After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 19, I experienced symptoms for the next ten years. I was given various steroids and anti-inflammatory medications but nothing seemed to work. I did my best to live as ‘normal’ a life as possible but looking back now, I wish I had opted for stoma surgery years earlier!