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Stoma Helpline We’re here 365 days a year, 9am – 10pm: 0800 328 4257
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
Colostomy UK was there for us when we needed it most – with information such as this wonderful magazine, reassurance when seeing your young child go through such a life changing procedure, and a community that truly understood my concerns for my young daughter and her new stoma.
05 December, 2025
Strawberry Field’s approach demonstrates that becoming stoma friendly doesn’t require major renovations or significant cost. What it does require is awareness, compassion and a willingness to listen to the needs of visitors.
27 November, 2025
