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Caring for a person with a stoma

Colostomy UK have been delivering ‘caring for a person with a stoma’ workshops online and in the community since 2015.

Our workshop is aimed at anyone who looks after someone with any type of stoma to provide practical advice and guidance on stoma care.  It covers all the basics, such as:

• The basics of supporting a person with a stoma
• Understanding stoma formation and anatomy
• Types of bags and how to change them
• Stoma related challenges
• Patient concerns and lifestyle adjustments
• Physical and psychological issues connected with having a stoma
• Q&A with a stoma nurse

The online workshop is delivered by a qualified and experienced practicing stoma care nurse over a 90-minute interactive session.

“The session promoted independence and confidence, improved comfort and dignity, prevented complications, and enhanced problem solving.” 

On completion of the workshop and completing a short feedback form, each attendee will receive a Colostomy UK certificate of completion.

(Joan Garwood – Workshop Facilitator)

Register

Stoma Care Workshop for Individual Professionals: Please register your interest if you are an individual who is looking to improve stoma care and support in a professional setting: Individual caring for a workshop sign-up form

Group: If you would like to enquire for a group workshop please complete the following form: Group caring for a workshop sign-up form

Unpaid Carers, Friends and Family: We provide free workshops throughout the year for individuals providing unpaid care and support to people living with a stoma.
We have 3 workshops running this year.  Please sign up below:

• Stoma Care Workshop for Unpaid Carers – February 17^th 10:00 – 11:30 
  
• Stoma Care Workshop for Unpaid Carers – June 16^th 18:00 – 19:30
• Stoma Care Workshop for Unpaid Carers – October 13^th 13:00 – 14:30

96% of attendees who completed our feedback survey described themselves as ‘very confident’ or ‘confident’ to deliver basic stoma care on completion of the workshop. 

 

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We also have two literature titles suitable for both professional carers and family members.

Downloadable Resources