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

Do you experience blockages? if so, unfortunately you're not alone. It's one of the top-viewed pages on our website. Check out our guidance for lots of hints and tips to help you. https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/stoma-problems/stoma-blockage/ #stoma #stomaaware

Do you experience blockages? if so, unfortunately you're not alone.
It's one of the top-viewed pages on our website.

Check out our guidance for lots of hints and tips to help you.
www.colostomyuk.org/information/stoma-proble...

#stoma #stomaaware

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

Could you be our next winner? Play the Colostomy UK lottery today to be in with a chance to win big while also giving back! 💪 Every week you have the chance to win the £25,000 lottery jackpot, plus many other fantastic cash prizes, whilst also supporting us! ⭐ For every £1 entry at least 50p is donated directly to us. The more people that play, the more money we raise! 💜 Play the lottery today! https://www.colostomyuk.org/get-involved/fundraising/unity-lottery/ #Stoma #StomaAware

Could you be our next winner? Play the Colostomy UK lottery today to be in with a chance to win big while also giving back! £25,000 jackpot & weekly cash prizes! Just £1 to enter & 50p goes directly to us. Play now & support our work https://ow.ly/JQZi50WnBCA #Stoma #StomaAware

Top Ten Urostomy Tips and Tricks - Colostomy UK Living with a urostomy comes with its own unique set of stoma management needs. Here, members of the urostomy community offer advice on how best to look after your health, skin, and confidence.

Living with a urostomy comes with a learning curve. Oour latest blog shares 10 top urostomy tips and tricks from real-life experience to help make day-to-day life that bit easier.

Read more: www.colostomyuk.org/blog/top-ten-urostomy-ti...

#stoma #stomaaware #urostomy

Are you Experiencing rectal discharge?

If so you're not alone. For information and advice, take a look at our downloadable resources: https://ow.ly/MmxP50YiJPA

You can also speak to one of our trained volunteers on 0800 328 4527 for support

#stoma #Stoma101 #stomaaware

We want stomas to be understood by everyone, removing stigma and making life easier for people living with stomas. Our #StomaAware campaign has a number of different initiatives to help achieve this goal 🙌 Find out more and get involved https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/ Or encourage your friends and family to be #StomaAware, by sharing this post! #stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy

We’re on a mission to make stomas better understood, reduce stigma, and support those living with them. Our #StomaAware campaign is packed with initiatives to drive change. Find out more and get involved https://ow.ly/6ul350Y4JIC #stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #stomaaware

A support group provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or first hand information about living with a stoma 💜 Find a support group near you, head to http://www.colostomyuk.org/support-groups/ #support #stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #stomaaware

Want to meet others who understand life with a stoma?

Find a support group near you: http://www.colostomyuk.org/support-groups/

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

We are Colostomy UK. We're a vibrant and dedicated group of people who work tirelessly to support the #stoma community. You can read all about our purpose and the values that guide us here: Link in bio. #Stoma #StomaAware

We are Colostomy UK. We're a vibrant and dedicated group of people who work tirelessly to support the #stoma community. You can read all about our purpose and the values that guide us here: https://www.colostomyuk.org/about-us/ #Stoma #StomaAware

Are you seeking inspiration on how to make Step Up for Stomas, Active April work for you? 🤔 Look no further than some of our amazing supporters who are already taking part, raising funds for the 55 people who undergo stoma surgery every day in the UK. There is still plenty of time to get involved and kick start your fundraising, visit our website today: colostomyuk.org/get-involved/active-april/ #stoma #stomaaware #activeapril

Looking for inspiration for Active April?

Look no further than some of our amazing supporters who are already taking part, raising funds for the 55 people who undergo stoma surgery every day in the UK.

Register today: colostomyuk.org/get-involved/active-april/

#stoma #stomaaware #activeapril

It’s Merch Monday! Show your support for Colostomy UK and help us continue supporting everyone living with a stoma.

Grab yours today: https://colostomyuk.bigcartel.com/

#stoma #stomaaware

Could you be our next winner? Play the Colostomy UK lottery today to be in with a chance to win big while also giving back! 💪 Every week you have the chance to win the £25,000 lottery jackpot, plus many other fantastic cash prizes, whilst also supporting us! ⭐ For every £1 entry at least 50p is donated directly to us. The more people that play, the more money we raise! 💜 Play the lottery today! https://www.colostomyuk.org/get-involved/fundraising/unity-lottery/ #Stoma #StomaAware

Could you be our next winner? Play the Colostomy UK lottery today to be in with a chance to win big while also giving back! £25,000 jackpot & weekly cash prizes! Just £1 to enter & 50p goes directly to us. Play now & support our work https://ow.ly/JQZi50WnBCA #Stoma #StomaAware

If you're thinking of taking up a new sport but are looking for inspiration, why not check out our top tips! The series currently includes #Football #Swimming #RugbyLeague #Golf #Running and #Hiking and they can all be viewed via our A to Z page: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/a-z-list/ #Stoma #StomaAware

If you're thinking of taking up a new sport but are looking for inspiration, why not check out our top tips! The series currently includes #Football #Swimming #RugbyLeague #Running and #Hiking and they can be viewed on our website: https://ow.ly/vLvH50YgYvK

#Stoma #StomaAware

Planning a spring getaway? If you have a #stoma, you can fly with confidence.

Our You Can Fly guide is packed with practical tips to help you feel prepared at every stage of your journey.

Download the guide:
https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/you-can-fly/

#stomaaware

We've teamed up with iCollect Clothes to offer a hassle-free way to donate. 💜 iCollect will pick up your unwanted clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, curtains, accessories books, soft toys, small domestic appliances and much more! This then gets converted into a donation for Colostomy UK. Bag up your clothes, box up those household items, and then arrange your free collection by calling 0344 879 4417 or visiting https://www.colostomyuk.org/get-involved/fundraising/donate-your-unwanted-items/

Having a clear out? Donate your unwanted clothes & household items to raise funds for Colostomy UK 💜 Free collection via https://ow.ly/PGcb50XgZtp 0344 879 4417 https://ow.ly/FFps50XgZto #Stoma #StomaAware #icollectclothes

Watch our campaigner Tony, Mollie Pearce, and us on the BBC News covering our Stoma Friendly Toilets partnership with BandQ. Full Video: https://youtu.be/jag5TPGoi-w

Get involved today: https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/

#StomaAware #BBC

Retail giant backs Bristol man's stoma-friendly toilet campaign A Bristol campaigner is celebrating after a retail chain backs his call for stoma-friendly toilets.

Delighted to see BBC News covering our Stoma Friendly Toilets partnership with B&Q https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm28zevvv4yo

Tune in to BBC Points West (SKY channel 966) tonight at 6.30pm where you’ll hear from our campaigner Tony, Mollie Pearce, & Colostomy UK! #StomaAware #StomaFriendly

It is just one month until we all take part in Step Up for Stomas, Active April and we would love to see as many of you as possible taking part through a variety of different activities! There is still plenty of time to register and remember to set up your Just Giving page to kickstart your fundraising. Remember, the first 30 people to raise £55 will receive a free t-shirt! Visit our website for more information and to sign up: https://www.colostomyuk.org/get-involved/activeapril/

It is just one month until we all take part in Step Up for Stomas, Active April!

There is still plenty of time to register. The first 30 people to raise £55 will receive a FREE t-shirt!

https://www.colostomyuk.org/get-involved/activeapril/

#stoma #stomaaware #activeapril

Could you be our next winner? Play the Colostomy UK lottery today to be in with a chance to win big while also giving back! 💪 Every week you have the chance to win the £25,000 lottery jackpot, plus many other fantastic cash prizes, whilst also supporting us! ⭐ For every £1 entry at least 50p is donated directly to us. The more people that play, the more money we raise! 💜 Play the lottery today! https://www.colostomyuk.org/get-involved/fundraising/unity-lottery/ #Stoma #StomaAware

Could you be our next winner? Play the Colostomy UK lottery today to be in with a chance to win big while also giving back! £25,000 jackpot & weekly cash prizes! Just £1 to enter & 50p goes directly to us. Play now & support our work https://ow.ly/JQZi50WnBCA #Stoma #StomaAware

"Being able to leave the house and move my body increased my confidence massively. After surgery, I felt very stuck indoors and it’s easy to see how mood can dip. Being in nature and moving my body has always been important for my mental wellbeing, and this was especially true after surgery."

"Being able to leave the house and move my body increased my confidence massively."

Read Lucy's full story about her journey living with Crohn’s and getting active with our Active Ostomates programme: https://ow.ly/anli50Y8TyH

#stoma #stomaaware #activeostomates

Can you help us to make your community more #StomaAware? Our Stoma Aware pack includes great resources like Stoma myths, a Stoma mythbuster leaflet & awareness posters. Get your stoma mythbusters pack today! https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/stoma-mythbusters/ #stoma #stomaaware #stomamythbusters

Can you help us to make your community more #StomaAware? Our Stoma Aware pack includes great resources like Stoma myths, a Stoma mythbuster leaflet & awareness posters. Get your stoma mythbusters pack today! https://ow.ly/Fch250XJzV7 #stoma #stomaaware #stomamythbusters

We want stomas to be understood by everyone, removing stigma and making life easier for people living with stomas. Our #StomaAware campaign has a number of different initiatives to help achieve this goal 🙌 Find out more and get involved https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/ Or encourage your friends and family to be #StomaAware, by sharing this post! #stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy

We’re on a mission to make stomas better understood, reduce stigma, and support those living with them. Our #StomaAware campaign is packed with initiatives to drive change. Find out more and get involved https://ow.ly/Q7fl50XSoln #stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #stomaaware

It’s that time of year again! Will YOU Step Up for Stomas? Register now www.colostomyuk.org/getinvolved/activeapril This year we are asking everyone to Step up for the 55 people who undergo stoma surgery every single day in the UK. There are plenty of ways to get involved! Why not take on our 5.5k or 5,500 steps a day challenge?

Will you Step Up for Stomas this #ActiveApril? 💜

Move for the 55 people who undergo stoma surgery every day in the UK.
5.5k a day, 5,500 steps, or your own challenge — get involved your way.

Sign up: www.colostomyuk.org/getinvolved/activeapril

#stoma #stomaaware #activeapril

Only 4 days to go until our Free Active Ostomates online classes start! Have you signed up? Starting February 26th, Eight weeks of Pilates, yoga, mindfulness and Chair Yoga all from the comfort of your own home! To find out more or sign up today, visit https://www.colostomyuk.org/active-ostomates/ #activeostomates #stoma #stomaaware #urostomy #ileostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk

Only 4 days to go until our Free Active Ostomates online classes start!

Starting February 26th, 8 weeks of Pilates, yoga, mindfulness and Chair Yoga all from the comfort of your own home! Sign up today: https://www.colostomyuk.org/active-ostomates/

#activeostomates #stoma #stomaaware

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

Not sure what to eat with a #Stoma? You’re not alone. 💜 Diet can be a bit of a minefield for many people living with a #Stoma, so why not check out all our guidance, hints and tips to make your output a little easier: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/diet/ or call us on: 0800 328 4257 for support and advice. #Stoma #Stoma101 #StomaAware

Not sure what to eat with a #Stoma? You’re not alone

Diet can be a bit of a minefield for many people living with a #Stoma. Take a look at our website: https://ow.ly/Ze4n50XJBKX or call us on: 0800 328 4257

#Stoma #Stoma101 #StomaAware

Got questions about pancaking? You’re not alone — lots of people with a stoma have shared their best tips and experiences. 💬 Whether you’re looking for small tweaks or new ideas to try, this Colostomy UK guide has helpful advice straight from the stoma community

Got questions about pancaking? You’re not alone - lots of people with a stoma have shared their best tips and experiences.

Whether you’re looking for small tweaks or new ideas to try, take a look at our helpful advice: https://ow.ly/wEwV50Y3Nly

#stoma #stomaaware #pancakeday

🚶‍♀️ Active April is back!

Step Up for Stomas this April 💜 Inspired by the 55 stoma surgeries happening daily in the UK. Take on 5.5k, 5,500 steps, or your own challenge to raise awareness & funds.

Join in: https://www.colostomyuk.org/get-involved/active-april/

#ActiveApril #stomaaware #Stoma

10 days to go until our #ActiveOstomates online classes start! Starting February 25th, 8 weeks of Pilates & Chair Yoga, all from the comfort of your own home. To find out more or sign up today, visit https://www.colostomyuk.org/active-ostomates/ #activeostomates #stoma #stomaaware #urostomy #ileostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk

10 days to go until our #ActiveOstomates online classes start!

Starting February 26th, 8 weeks of Pilates, yoga, mindfulness & Chair Yoga, all from the comfort of your own home

To find out more or sign up today, visit https://ow.ly/Y47Q50XGXhj

#activeostomates #stoma #stomaaware

Slow transit constipation is a serious bowel condition where the bowel moves waste too slowly.

Jenna shares her powerful story to raise awareness and offer hope to others: https://ow.ly/MIPq50Y63zJ

Read full story: https://ow.ly/ypyW50Y63zK

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