Worried about how your stoma might affect your current or future relationships? You're not alone—and while your stoma care nurse can help, we know it’s a tough topic to open up about. 💜 Explore guidance and support here: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/love-and-relationships/ #Stoma101 #stoma #stomaaware #ColostomyUK

Worried about how your stoma might affect your current or future relationships?

Explore guidance and support here: https://ow.ly/SjHo50WyEWH

#Stoma101 #stoma #stomaaware #ColostomyUK

Emily Hackworthy's beautiful and striking 'outline body' prints representing double #ostomates are available from our online shop: https://colostomyuk.bigcartel.com/ Emily is kindly donating the proceeds to Colostomy UK. #StomaAware #Stoma #urostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk #ilestomy

Emily Hackworthy's beautiful and striking 'outline body' prints representing double #ostomates are available from our online shop: https://colostomyuk.bigcartel.com/ Emily is kindly donating the proceeds to Colostomy UK. #StomaAware #Stoma #urostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk #ilestomy

Emily Hackworthy's beautiful and striking 'outline body' prints representing double #ostomates are available from our online shop: https://colostomyuk.bigcartel.com/ Emily is kindly donating the proceeds to Colostomy UK. #StomaAware #Stoma #urostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk #ilestomy

Happy #WorldBookDay from Colostomy UK

A big thank you to Linda and Stephen, who donate the profits from their books to support our work

🦈 Shimmy the Shark and His Stoma
🚗 Josephine, Crazy Chauffeur

Pick up a copy and support #ColostomyUK 💙

Take a look at our stoma-friendly toilet venues across the UK on our website! There are over 750 venues and growing: https://ow.ly/KSZl50Y5i6v

#notalldisabilitesarevisible #Stoma #StomaAware #ColostomyUK #urostomy #ilostomy #colostomy

Are you looking for clear answers on stoma care and nutrition? From Healthy Eating to Stoma Reversal, our A to Z list of fact sheets & booklets will have you covered 📖 Explore the full range here: link in bio 'A-Z List of our Factsheets and Information Booklets' or if you would like to receive a hard copy, call us on: 0118 939 1537 #stomaaware #stoma #colostomyuk #ibd #colitis #crohns

From Healthy Eating to Stoma Reversal, our A to Z list of fact sheets & booklets will have you covered 📖 Explore the full range here: https://ow.ly/NV1O50XZyGT Or to receive a free hard copy, call us on 0118 939 1537. #stomaaware #stoma #colostomyuk #ibd #colitis #crohns

Do you have questions about managing your stoma or wellbeing? Looking to support a family member or friend? Did you know you can get immediate advice Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm via our live chat at www.ColostomyUK.org #livechat #stoma #stomaaware #stomasupport #colostomyuk

Do you have questions about managing your stoma or wellbeing? Looking to support a family member or friend? Did you know you can get immediate advice Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm via our live chat: https://ow.ly/UAG150XTuEu #livechat #stoma #stomaaware #stomasupport #colostomyuk

Emily Hackworthy's beautiful and striking 'outline body' prints representing double #ostomates are available from our online shop: https://colostomyuk.bigcartel.com/ Emily is kindly donating the proceeds to Colostomy UK. #StomaAware #Stoma #urostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk #ilestomy

Emily Hackworthy's beautiful and striking 'outline body' prints representing double #ostomates are available from our online shop: https://colostomyuk.bigcartel.com/ Emily is kindly donating the proceeds to Colostomy UK. #StomaAware #Stoma #urostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk #ilestomy

Emily Hackworthy's beautiful and striking 'outline body' prints representing double #ostomates are available from our online shop: https://colostomyuk.bigcartel.com/

Emily is kindly donating the proceeds to Colostomy UK.

#StomaAware #Stoma #urostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk #ilestomy

Worried about how your stoma might affect your current or future relationships? You're not alone—and while your stoma care nurse can help, we know it’s a tough topic to open up about. 💜 Read more: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/love-and-relationships/ #Stoma101 #stoma #stomaaware #ColostomyUK

Worried about how your stoma might affect your current or future relationships?

You're not alone—and while your stoma care nurse can help, we know it’s a tough topic to open up about. 💜

Read more: https://ow.ly/SjHo50WyEWH

#Stoma101 #stoma #stomaaware #ColostomyUK

From Healthy Eating to Stoma Reversal, our A to Z list of fact sheets & booklets will have you covered 📖 Explore the full range here: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/a-z-list/, or if you would like to receive a hard copy, call us on: 0118 939 1537 #stomaaware #stoma #colostomyuk #ibd #colitis

From Healthy Eating to Stoma Reversal, our A to Z list of fact sheets & booklets will have you covered 📖

Explore the full range here: colostomyuk.org/information/a-z-list
Or to receive a free hard copy, call us on 0118 939 1537.

#stomaaware #stoma #colostomyuk #ibd #colitis #crohns

rewrite for facebook, insta etc: What's your #newyears resolutions? Our 2026 Resolutions are all about coming together to make a difference. By volunteering your time, campaigning for the change, or fundraising to help us continue delivering vital support, you can play a part in improving the lives of people living with a stoma. There are lots of ways you can get involved with what we do, head to https://ow.ly/alw850U64fF to find out how.

What’s your New Year’s resolution?

Our 2026 focus: volunteer, campaign, or fundraise to help us support the 200,000+ people living with a stoma in the UK.

Get involved: https://ow.ly/alw850U64fF 💜

#2026 #Resolutions #StomaAware #ColostomyUK

The New Year can bring mixed emotions, especially when you’re living with a stoma 💜 If you need someone who understands, we are here for you. Call our Free Stoma Helpline: 0800 328 4257 Or visit our website: colostomyuk.org

The New Year can bring mixed emotions, especially when you’re living with a #stoma 💜

If you need someone who understands, we are here for you.

Call our Free Stoma Helpline: 0800 328 4257
Or visit our website: colostomyuk.org

#stomaaware #colostomy #colostomyuk

Why are Stoma Friendly Toilets so important?.

Watch our video on why Stoma Friendly Toilets matter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia6ffTLVO3A and get involved: https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/toilets/

#stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #stomaaware #colostomyuk #stomafriendly

We're open and here for you over #Christmas and #NewYears! If you need us give our stoma helpline a call: 0800 328 4257. Whether you're looking for practical or emotional support, or just want someone to listen, you can call our #stoma helpline on 0800 328 4257, to speak to one of our trained volunteers 💜 #support #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #stoma #stomaaware #colostomyuk

We're open and here for you over #Christmas and #NewYears! If you need us give our stoma helpline a call: 0800 328 4257.

#support #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #stoma #stomaaware #colostomyuk

You can help Colostomy UK receive £1,000! ⭐ Movement for Good are donating £1,000 to 120 charities, and your nomination could make all the difference. The more nominations we receive, the greater our chance of being selected. By nominating Colostomy UK, you’ll help us continue providing vital support, advice, and reassurance to people living with stomas across the UK. 💜 Nominate us today: https://movementforgood.com/#nominateACharity

Help Colostomy UK win £1,000! 💜
Movement for Good are giving £1,000 to 120 charities — your nomination could make all the difference.
Nominate us today: https://movementforgood.com/#nominateACharity

#movementforgood #stoma #stomaaware #12DaysOfGiving #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #colostomyuk

Racing driver determined Crohn's won't stop him George Foxlow, 18, often walks around the paddock proudly showing his stoma bag.

George thought a stoma at 13 would make him the “odd one out.” Now he’s racing across Europe and proving what’s possible: https://ow.ly/VQyg50XFyGs

Help us bust myths: https://ow.ly/p83450XFyGq

#stoma #stomaaware #stomamythbusters #urostomy #ileostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk #BBC

Worried about how your stoma might affect your current or future relationships? You're not alone—and while your stoma care nurse can help, we know it’s a tough topic to open up about. 💜 Explore guidance and support here: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/love-and-relationships/ #Stoma101 #stoma #stomaaware #ColostomyUK

Worried about how your stoma might affect your current or future relationships?

Explore guidance and support here: https://ow.ly/SjHo50WyEWH

#Stoma101 #stoma #stomaaware #ColostomyUK

Thank you Strawberry Field Liverpool for making your facilities stoma friendly. These small changes make a big difference to people living with a stoma and help make days out more inclusive for everyone. To get involved and make your facilities stoma friendly, take a look at our campaign for Stoma friendly toilets: https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/toilets/ #stoma #stomaaware #stomafriendly #ileostomy #urostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk

Thank you Strawberry Field Liverpool for making your facilities stoma friendly. These small changes make a big difference to people living with a stoma: https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/toilets/

#stoma #stomaaware #stomafriendly #ileostomy #urostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk

We’re here for you. Our YouTube channel is full of supportive videos for anyone living with a stoma. From practical tips to personal stories, it’s a space for support, confidence and community. Subscribe to Colostomy UK on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colostomyuk2913 #stoma #stomaaware #colostomyuk #colostomy #urostomy #ilostomy

We’re here for you.
Our YouTube channel is full of supportive videos for anyone living with a stoma.

Subscribe to Colostomy UK on YouTube: https://ow.ly/VbTz50XyzyE

#stoma #stomaaware #colostomyuk #colostomy #urostomy #ilostomy

Have you ever experienced a stoma prolapse or wondered what to do if it happens? A prolapsed stoma happens when the bowel pushes further through the stoma than expected — it can be really distressing when it first occurs. The good news is, it can be managed conservatively with the right support and advice. Learn more: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/stoma-problems/prolapse-2/ Have you had this experience? What helped you cope? Let’s support each other 💜

A prolapsed stoma occurs when the bowel protrudes through the stoma opening to a greater extent than anticipated. When this first happens, it can be very distressing.
These can be managed conservatively or surgically: https://ow.ly/3hH450XxAor

#Stoma101 #StomaAware #ColostomyUK

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Coffee Morning event today! There's still time to get involved or show your support. You can donate to our Coffee Morning page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/teamcolostomyukcoffee Thank you for helping us make sure no one has to face their stoma journey alone. #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #colostomyuk #stoma #stomaaware

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Coffee Morning event! There's still time to get involved:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/teamcolostomyukcoffee

Thank you for helping us make sure no one has to face their stoma journey alone
#colostomy #colostomyuk #stoma #stomaaware

Tidings Winter 2025 Edition is out now — packed with real stories, expert tips, and inspiration for every stoma journey. Dive into new features, wellbeing guidance, Jo’s Diary, research updates, and more. Read the latest issue: https://ow.ly/LIFq50WyuAB #ColostomyUK #stoma #stomaaware

Tidings Winter 2025 Edition is out now — packed with real stories, expert tips, and inspiration for every stoma journey.

Read the latest issue: https://ow.ly/LIFq50WyuAB

#ColostomyUK #stoma #stomaaware

You can help Colostomy UK receive £1,000! ⭐ Movement for Good are donating £1,000 to 120 charities, and your nomination could make all the difference. The more nominations we receive, the greater our chance of being selected. By nominating Colostomy UK, you’ll help us continue providing vital support, advice, and reassurance to people living with stomas across the UK. 💜 Nominate us today: https://movementforgood.com/#nominateACharity

Help Colostomy UK win £1,000! 💜
Movement for Good are giving £1,000 to 120 charities — your nomination could make all the difference.
Nominate us today: https://movementforgood.com/#nominateACharity

#movementforgood #stoma #stomaaware #12DaysOfGiving #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #colostomyuk

We’re delighted to see Liverpool ONE take real action to make its spaces more inclusive ahead of Purple Tuesday. The introduction of stoma-friendly toilets – complete with a shelf, hook and disposal bin – means people living with a stoma can visit with greater confidence and dignity. At Colostomy UK, we know these small changes make a big difference. Accessibility isn’t just about ramps and doors – it’s about independence and peace of mind.

We’re delighted to see Liverpool ONE take real action to make its toilets more accessible for Purple Tuesday.

Read more: colostomyuk.org/liverpool-one-plans-to-become-more-accessible

#StomaFriendly #Stoma #StomaAware #PurpleTuesday #ColostomyUK #LiverpoolOne

As #TrusteesWeek wraps up, we want to say a huge thank you to our amazing trustees 💜

You give your time, skills & heart to help us support people living with a stoma — and we couldn’t do it without you.

You’re the heart of #ColostomyUK

From Healthy Eating to Stoma Reversal, our A to Z list of fact sheets & booklets will have you covered 📖 Explore the full range here: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/a-z-list/, or if you would like to receive a hard copy, call us on: 0118 939 1537 #stomaaware #stoma #colostomyuk #ibd #colitis

Looking for trusted information on stoma care and nutrition?

From Healthy Eating to Stoma Reversal, our A to Z list of fact sheets & booklets will have you covered colostomyuk.org/information/a-z-list

#stomaaware #stoma #colostomyuk #ibd #colitis #crohns

This is how Katie, a nine-year-old girl from Leeds is breaking the stigma on stomas - and winning awards Katie Thirling from Leeds is doing something truly powerful: she is unapologetically sharing her life with a stoma, helping to shift perceptions and open hearts. Katie uses her platform to educate others, highlight what “stoma-friendly” really needs to look like (a shelf, mirror, hook, bin), and show that stomas aren’t a barrier—they are part of life.

This is how Katie, a nine-year-old girl from Leeds is breaking the stigma on stomas - and winning awards Katie Thirling from Leeds is doing something truly powerful: she is unapologetically sharing her life with a stoma, helping to shift perceptions and open hearts. Katie uses her platform to educate others, highlight what “stoma-friendly” really needs to look like (a shelf, mirror, hook, bin), and show that stomas aren’t a barrier—they are part of life.

This is how Katie, a nine-year-old girl from Leeds is breaking the stigma on stomas - and winning awards Katie Thirling from Leeds is doing something truly powerful: she is unapologetically sharing her life with a stoma, helping to shift perceptions and open hearts. Katie uses her platform to educate others, highlight what “stoma-friendly” really needs to look like (a shelf, mirror, hook, bin), and show that stomas aren’t a barrier—they are part of life.

Nine-year-old Katie Thirling from Leeds is breaking the stigma around stomas — and inspiring change nationwide.

Join our campaign for stoma-friendly toilets 💜 https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/toilets/

#stoma #stomaaware #colostomyuk

17th September 2025, a date I’ll never forget. The day the world stopped spinning quite the same way. The day I heard those dreaded words: “You have cancer.” Hi, I’m Alexandra, a 28-year-old girl from London who, until recently, was living what I’d call my best life. I have an amazing fiancé who loves me unconditionally, a job that I genuinely adore, a beautiful and supportive family, and the kind of friends who make every day brighter. Life was good, really good.

After the tears came the research. Instagram led me to Colostomy UK and I learned a stoma doesn’t define you.”

Read Alexandra’s story: https://ow.ly/7eXQ50XaojN

#Stoma #StomaAware #ColostomyUK

Huge congratulations to Gill Skipper, awarded Stoma Nurse of the Year at #ASCN conference 👏💜👏 So well deserved for her incredible dedication, compassion, and tireless work supporting people living with a stoma, changing lives every single day. #ASCNUK #ASCN #Stoma #Colostomy #Urostomy #Ileostomy #ColostomyUK

Huge congratulations to Gill Skipper, awarded Stoma Nurse of the Year at #ASCN conference 👏💜👏 So well deserved for her incredible dedication, compassion, and tireless work supporting people living with a stoma, changing lives every single day. #ASCNUK #ASCN #Stoma #Colostomy #Urostomy #Ileostomy #ColostomyUK

Huge congrats to Gill Skipper—Stoma Nurse of the Year at #ASCN! 👏💜👏 So well deserved for her dedication, compassion, and tireless support for people living with a stoma—changing lives every day. #ASCNUK #ASCN #Stoma #Colostomy #Urostomy #Ileostomy #ColostomyUK

Great to catch up with our friends and proud sponsors of #teamcolostomyuk, CUI WEAR at ASCN 💜
Thank you for your incredible support throughout the year, we couldn’t do it without you!

#ASCNUK #Stoma #Colostomy #Urostomy #Ileostomy #ColostomyUK

Powerful insight from Matt Forde & his Stoma Care Nurse Breege
Their fireside chat shone a light on how trust, empathy & teamwork shape every stoma journey.

#ASCNUK #Stoma #Colostomy #Urostomy #Ileostomy #ColostomyUK