Unlocking Understanding. Support. Choice.
Building on the success of last year's Stoma MythBusters
campaign, Stomas Unlocked is helping create a future
where people living with a stoma feel understood,
supported and empowered.
Stomas Unlocked is Colostomy UK's Stoma Aware Day 2026
campaign.
join us on 3rd october for stoma aware day!
Welcome to
Stomas Unlocked
We're taking the conversation a step further. This year we're focusing on three themes that matter most to people living with a stoma.
Unlocking
Understanding.
Understanding starts with hearing real stories, challenging myths and helping more people learn what life with a stoma is really like.
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Unlocking
Support.
Nobody should face life with a stoma alone. Discover support, information and community.
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Unlocking
Choice.
Helping people feel informed, involved and empowered to make decisions about their care.
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How You Can
Get Involved
Stoma Aware Day will be held on the 3rd of October 2026. We will be launching Stomas Unlocked in the run up to the big day.
We'll be sharing campaign updates, stories from across the stoma community, and opportunities to support our work as we build towards Stoma Aware Day.
How you can become a part of Stomas Unlocked:
- Share your experiences as part of our Unlock Your Story Initiative
- Encourage local business and venues to become stoma friendly as part of our Unlock Your Venue challenge
- Help raise awareness of the Stoma Unlocked campaign on social media or by supporting on our pop-up stands across the country.
Help Unlock
A Better Future
Whether you share your story, raise awareness or support someone living with a stoma, every action helps create greater understanding, support and choice.
Request A Campaign Pack
Download posters, social graphics and campaign resources to help spread the word.
Request Pack →
Unlock Your Venue
Encourage businesses and organisations to become more welcoming for people living with a stoma.
Learn More →
Visit A Pop-Up Stand
Meet the team during Stoma Aware Day and help start conversations that matter.
Find An Event →
Help Unlock More
Help us to unlock more understanding, support and choice by making a donation to Colostomy UK.
Donate today →
