In this Coloplast sponsored post Neil explains how he loved being in the outdoors but found that the risk of leakage affected his confidence.

Colostomy UK are excited to announce that the first Team Colostomy UK Rugby League fixture of 2020 will take place on Saturday 28th March when we take on a select XIII from our great friends the Chorley Panthers as part of a big day of Rugby League

NHS Supply Chain are carrying out a survey to help them understand the problems faced by and manage the expectations of people with stomas and identify why there is a range of experiences and services, and they’d like your input

“2019 was a great year for Colostomy UK and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on where we’ve got to, and to say a massive thank you to everyone – employees and volunteers – for everything they’ve done in the name of people with stomas and hidden conditions more generally.”
 General Manager Libby Herbert reviews 2019

Thank you and Congratulations to everyone who took part in our stoma 66 challenge.
We’re delighted that we’ve reached our target of 66,000 Kilometres.
we hope that all those that took part felt the benefits of being active for sixty six days and will continue now the challenge is over…

“As much as possible, I try to not let what has happened to me and the problems that come with my illness affect what I do now and what I want to do in life, which is why I try to involve myself as much as possible in challenges. I think the main thing is not to let anything get me down and be honest with everyone about what has happened to me and what living with a stoma is like for me”