It’s national vegetarian week in the UK so it’s a great time to talk about plant-based diets! Consultant Dietitian Sophie Medlin has written some fantastic advise for vegetarian and vegan ostomates (and those looking to include more plants in their diet).

On World Ovarian Cancer Day, we’re sharing Fi Munro’s story. In 2017 she wrote in our support magazine, Tidings, about her diagnosis of ovarian cancer, stoma surgery and the impact on her life.

A team from Pentagon Corporate Fleet have decided that this May they are going challenge themselves to cycle, walk or run 100 miles over the course of the month to raise money for Colostomy UK!

In this sponsored post by Clinimed and Securicare they talk about how common it is to experience some problems following stoma surgery*. The good news is that many of these can be solved, or even prevented, through lifestyle and stoma care routine choices…

Having a stoma shouldn’t prevent you from travelling. This week is English Tourism week and we’re pleased to share our tips to support you in having a happy holiday in the UK. We have advice on: what to pack, finding toilets, disposing of your bags, obtaining supplies, get a good nights sleep, eating out, swimming, and day trips.