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

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.

You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: Arella’s Story

01 October, 2026

With Stoma Awareness Day coming up, I wanted to share a part of our story in the hope that it might help another parent or carer who is feeling overwhelmed, know that they’re not alone.

My Stoma Story – Stoma Aware Day

01 October, 2026

My name is Suzie and when I saw that it was stoma aware day I jumped at the chance to get involved to help raise awareness and the importance of what it is like to live with stomas and how it is managing it day to day.

Stomas Unlocked: Our 2026 Stoma Aware Day Campaign

25 September, 2026

We’ve got some really exciting news to share, and we want you to be the first to hear about it.

We’ve launched our 2026 Stoma Aware Day campaign, Stomas Unlocked. The big day takes place on October 3rd, but you can find out what it’s all about and how you can get involved now. Read on for more.

Rectal Discharge and Mucus: Understanding and Managing It with a Stoma

18 September, 2026

Rectal discharge and mucus can be a normal part of life after stoma surgery, but it isn’t always something people are aware of or prepared for. Experiencing it for the first time can therefore come as a surprise and may feel uncomfortable or worrying, particularly if you’re unsure why it happens or how to manage it.

Finding Support After Stoma Surgery

15 September, 2026

When I woke up with a stoma after my surgery in 2020, I felt completely overwhelmed. Overnight, my entire life had changed. I didn’t know anyone with a stoma, I had so many questions and I honestly wondered whether life would ever feel normal again.