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Food related problems with your stoma
Hear from Sinead our Dietician and Nutritional Advisor It’s important that you contact your GP, your stoma nurse or your…
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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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Turning 50: My journey of living life to the fullest
I’ve decided to live my life to the fullest. As all chronic patients you never know what can happen, one…
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Changes in colour and smell of urine to look out for when caring for a person with a urostomy
Changes in colour and smell of urine Urine has an odour that can vary depending upon what we eat or…
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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.
To a Bigger Life
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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Reactions to products
Has anyone used a product for a while and then had a reaction to it out of the blue?
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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