Ready to take the plunge?

09 July, 2019

Colostomy UK are pleased to announce that our next Active Ostomates™ swim will take place on Saturday 28th September at Windsor Leisure Centre, Berkshire.

Richard’s Stoma Story: we call ourselves the ‘Camemberts’

08 July, 2019

“My reflections looking back now some 4 weeks after the event are that it was a hard but fun day, but thinking more deeply I remember feeling it was physically one of the hardest things I have ever done. I was more emotional than I expected and I had to dig deeper than I had anticipated”.
Richard Hubbard tells us about running the Stockholm Marathon for Colostomy UK

Our Campaigns and Projects

05 July, 2019

Colostomy UK are working on a wide variety of campaigns and projects but the one thing that ties them all together is our aim to make life a little better for ostomates. We want hidden conditions to be understood and accepted by all. Our vision is of a world where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential.

Ken’s stoma story: my life has changed

01 July, 2019

Ken saw the future as bleak, having to face giving up all that he enjoyed including the Scouts, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) and the Ten Tors event held on Dartmoor each year. So how does he manage long distance walks with a stoma?

BIG thank you!

24 June, 2019

Well after much planning and preparation Colostomy UK’s BIG open day took place this weekend at Telford International Centre. The day was a huge success, with ostomates from around the country gathering to enjoy talks, interactive workshops and our fashion show and evening meal.  We have an awful lot of people to thank in helping us put the day together including…

Blue Badge Scheme: consultation on eligibility

24 June, 2019

The government has published new rules on on the Blue Badge Scheme that plays a vital role in allowing 2.4 million disabled people in England to maintain their independence through special national parking concessions. These new rules will start to apply from the 30 August 2019

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