Whether you’re still coming to terms with living with a stoma, worried about flying for the first time, or just feeling a little bit down, Those feelings don’t go away just because it’s Christmas.
Our stoma helpline is still available 24 hours a day throughout the holiday period. We’re here whenever you need us.

If you’re after a last minute present or would like to order some of our literature please note our last posting day for a pre Christmas delivery is December 18th. Anything ordered after the 18th will be dispatched in the new year.

This week is Crohn’s & Colitis awareness week.
It takes guts to talk about these conditions, just like it takes guts to talk about ‘Living with a stoma’. Don’t be afraid to shout out

“The recovery from the, so I am told, “complex and quite major operation” has been testing my patience, but this is where the challenge has been so helpful. From where I was in September I thought 50 miles would be good. In fact I did double that. I have gone back to the gym twice a week and am starting to work on my stamina”.
This is Ian’s stoma 66 story…

This week is #TrusteesWeek. An opportunity to showcase the great work that trustees do & highlight opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved & make a difference.
We’d like to thank all our Trustees, both past & present for their contribution to Colostomy UK

“I’m super active, healthy, have been a vegetarian for a few years and had recently become a vegan. I eat lots of fruit and vegetables. I go to the gym, play football, and go running. I work as a Police Officer and am often out and about in my job. You can imagine my shock at 38 years old being told I have bowel cancer. The next few weeks I was in a daze… “