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Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – 19th – 26th January 2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – 19th – 26th January 2026 and this year we’re highlighting the positive impacts that Isobel hs had on people living with stomas.

19 January, 2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – 19th – 26th January 2026

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B&Q announces roll-out of stoma friendly toilets across stores nationwide

B&Q confirmed that they have rolled out stoma-friendly toilets across their stores, ensuring facilities better meet the needs of people living with a stoma.

13 January, 2026

B&Q announces roll-out of stoma-friendly toilets across stores nationwide

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My stoma saved my life: Bryony Gray’s Stoma Story

My biggest problem was that I hated what I saw when I looked in the mirror, I hated the bag, I hated my body, but most of all I hated me. I never wanted sympathy; I just wanted someone to understand. After some counselling, I was told to name my Stoma so that when problems happen, I was blaming something other than myself, this has really helped me over the years, and 12 years on me and ‘Squirt’ are now best friends.

06 January, 2026

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