Caring for a person with a stoma

Colostomy UK have been delivering ‘caring for a person with a stoma’ workshops online and in the community since 2015.

Our workshop is aimed at anyone who looks after someone with any type of stoma to provide practical advice and guidance on stoma care.  It covers all the basics, such as:

  • The basics of supporting a person with a stoma
  • Understanding stoma formation and anatomy
  • Types of bags and how to change them
  • Stoma related challenges
  • Patient concerns and lifestyle adjustments
  • Physical and psychological issues connected with having a stoma
  • Q&A with a stoma nurse

The online workshop is delivered by a qualified and experienced practicing stoma care nurse over a 90-minute interactive session.

On completion of the workshop and completing a short feedback form, each attendee will receive a Colostomy UK certificate of completion.

(Joan Garwood – Workshop Facilitator)

Register

Group: If you would like to enquire for a group workshop please complete the following form:
Group caring for a workshop sign-up form | Portal Colostomy UK

Individual: We run our workshop throughout the year for individuals to sign-up and you can register your interest below to be updated:
Individual caring for a person with a stoma workshop sign up | Portal Colostomy UK

96% of attendees who completed our feedback survey described themselves as ‘very confident’ or ‘confident’ to deliver basic stoma care on completion of the workshop. 

 

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We also have two literature titles suitable for both professional carers and family members.

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