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Why should you be #StomaAware?
What are the consequences of not being #StomaAware
Who gets hurt?
If you are not #StomaAware then it can lead to people like this being DISCRIMINATED against in SHOPS, PUBLIC TOILETS, AIRPORTS, SPORTS STADIUMS AND MORE.
This discrimination can lead to isolation for people who are already having to cope with long-term chronic illness. Make sure you are #StomaAware.
The stories below highlight why you need to be #StomaAware
- Young mum’s heartfelt description of the challenges she faces using a colostomy bag
- Dad kicked out of Butlins pool because he has a colostomy bag
- The impact of negative press
- Belfast City Airport security leaves passenger with stoma and colostomy bag feeling “humiliated”
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How you can be #StomaAware?
Join in and raise awarenes on 3rd October, #StomaAware Day 2020:
- Download our printable #StomaAware Frame and share your message on social media – just like the Colostomy UK Team are below
- Download and share our infographic and help to make others #StomaAware
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Add our Facebook Frame to your profile. download it from our Facebook page
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- To add a frame to your profile picture:
Go to:
www.facebook.com/profilepicframes.
Select a frame from the menu or search for the frame you want to use- Search for StomaAware day 2020 or the keywords: Stoma Aware
Click Use as Profile Picture to save.
- To add a frame to your profile picture:
What else are we doing to make people #StomaAware?
