Stoma Helpline We’re here 24 hours a day: 0800 328 4257
Stoma Helpline We’re here 24 hours a day: 0800 328 4257
13 May, 2019
We are all body conscious to one degree or another, but our own research has shown a direct link to how living with a stoma can negatively affect body image.
So what can Colostomy UK as a support-focused charity do to improve how ostomates think and feel about their bodies?
Our Active Ostomates project is one tool at our disposal.
03 May, 2019
Colostomy Uk’s BIG open day is on Saturday 22nd June 2019
Telford International Centre, St Quentin Gate,Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH
For full directions call the venue on: 01952 281 500
03 May, 2019
Emily is a professional carer and also has a stoma. Last week she attended one of our ‘Caring for a person with a stoma’ workshops in Oswestry which was delivered in partnership with the B.O.T.S stoma support group.
These are her thoughts on the day.
03 May, 2019
Michael Valentin is a professional boxer. He’s also had a stoma since birth. Aged nineteen he’s won all six of his fights.
In April he joined Team Colostomy UK. In this exclusive interview Michael tells us about his life with a stoma and how he dreams of being a World Champion.
02 May, 2019
01 May, 2019
Over the last two years we’ve been part of a study together with Bowel & Cancer Research, The IA, and The University of The Highlands & Islands, into the benefits of a physical activity intervention specifically for patients with a stoma.
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