The new issue of Tidings is out now!

It’s full of stories that celebrate new beginnings, resilience, and innovation. From Harvey Gladwell, who’s thriving post-surgery and competing in Ironman races, to Rebecca Birtwell and Matthew Pollitt, who’ve rebuilt their lives after life-changing events, real-life experiences take centre stage.

Sponsored content from Convatec.

Sore skin around your stoma shouldn’t be the norm. You wouldn’t accept sore skin elsewhere on your body, so why should it be different for your peristomal skin?
It’s time to demand better.

Colostomy UK has partnered with researchers at UCL to explore the mental health benefits of being outdoors for 12 hours, unplugged from devices for 12 hours. The purpose of the exercise is not focused on a physical challenge, and fundraising is not necessary. 

In this sponsored post by CliniMed, they announce that their range of Manuka honey infused hydrocolloid products, have been awarded the Skin Health Alliance accreditation.

May 12th is International Nurses Day. This year we’re recognising one stoma nurse who has had a huge impact on the stoma community, both on the wards, and for the last years through delivering our Caring for a person with a stoma workshops.