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Parastomal hernias can be a common complication following stoma surgery, but there are steps you can take to help reduce your risk and manage them effectively. Join us for expert advice, practical tips and real-life experiences to help you feel more informed and confident.

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Constipation and Blockages with a Stoma: What’s Normal and When to Get Help

Constipation and blockages can be worrying for people living with a stoma, particularly if you’re unsure what’s normal, what might be causing your symptoms or when to seek help. Understanding the signs, knowing how to reduce your risk and recognising when something isn’t right can help you feel more confident in managing your stoma.

19 October, 2026

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Parastomal Hernias: Prevention, recovery, and real-life insights.

Parastomal hernias can be a common complication following stoma surgery, but there are steps you can take to help reduce your risk and manage them effectively. Join us for expert advice, practical tips and real-life experiences to help you feel more informed and confident.

09 October, 2026

Parastomal hernias can be a common complication following stoma surgery, but there are steps you can take to help reduce your risk and manage them effectively. Join us for expert advice, practical tips and real-life experiences to help you feel more informed and confident.

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Reuben’s Story: How His Stoma Unlocked a New Life

On Stoma Aware Day, we wanted to share a bit of Reuben’s story. Following chronic gastro problems spanning several years, Reuben had ileostomy surgery in June 2025 when he was five years old and coming to the end of his Reception year.

02 October, 2026

On Stoma Aware Day, we wanted to share a bit of Reuben’s story. Following chronic gastro problems spanning several years, Reuben had ileostomy surgery in June 2025 when he was five years old and coming to the end of his Reception year. The idea of having his insides rewired and a bag attached to his tummy seemed incomprehensible to us, and the surgery itself was an understandable ordeal for such a young child.

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