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Evaluating the skin around your stoma
Hear from Sarah our Clinical Advisor From A Bigger Life Managing your peristomal skin, or the skin around your stoma…
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We don’t believe having a stoma should define you. We believe it’s just a small part of a bigger life. You will find clinical advice and inspirational blogs from other ostomates and carers, all designed to help you live well with a stoma.
If you have a stoma, know someone with a stoma or care for someone with a stoma, this is the place for you.
Our clinical advice covers everything from pre-op to recovery to getting back to everyday life. You will find blogs, infographics and articles in each of these journey stages.
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Recovery from my ostomy surgery
Amy shares her experience recovering from her ostomy surgery and what she has learned over the 10 years of having…
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Caring for a loved one with a stoma and dementia
Hear from Sarah our Clinical Advisor From A Bigger Life This article shares hints and tips on how to help…
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It’s a Start
Bringing comfort and clarity to the what, why and how of impending ostomy surgery.
A New Way Forward
The first 90 days. A Helping hand with you through recovery, adjustment, getting familiar with your stoma care routine and easing back into being and feeling yourself.
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Settling in. Support, ideas, encouragement and experiences to help you live a bigger life. Advice on returning to work, travel and getting back to your hobbies and interests.
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My showering tips and what works for me
I try not to wet my bag too much. I keep my back to the shower and use a hand…
When you care for someone with a stoma it can be a challenge both physically and mentally as you adjust to the new situation. These articles provide support and advice covering everything from stoma management to common concerns to help you and the person your caring for life your bigger life.
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