{"id":14996,"date":"2022-01-26T11:33:19","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T11:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/?page_id=14996"},"modified":"2022-02-18T11:50:58","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T11:50:58","slug":"community-update","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/community-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Only other ostomates can truly understand exactly what it is like living with a stoma. People like you who often share the same underlying health conditions, who have recovered from surgery and are living their best life. If you need additional support you can reach out to local charities and associations in your community; they are often run by ostomates or can put you in touch with people who can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can of course reach out to us at any time, we are here to help you find the support you need. Contact us on&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:marketing@eakin.co.uk\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:stomasupport@eakin.co.uk\">stomasupport@eakin.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"main\" class=\"m-0\">\n\t        <ul class=\"list-support\">\n                            <li class=\"accordion\">\n                    <span class=\"accordion-title\">\n                    \t<span class=\"block text-base md:text-h5\">Support in the US<\/span>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hidden md:block ml-4\" src=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/united-states.png\">\n                    <\/span>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                        <p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ostomy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15007\" src=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UOAAlogofinal2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) is a nonprofit organization that supports, empowers, and advocates for people who have had or who will have ostomy or continent diversion surgery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ostomy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ostomy.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Phone:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>1-800-826-0826<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">P.O. Box 525, Kennebunk, ME 04043-0525<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Information Line hours are Monday-Friday, 9AM to 3PM (Wednesday until 2PM) EST. If you have an emergency<span class=\"s2\">, <\/span>please dial 911 or contact your local medical professional.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"accordion\">\n                    <span class=\"accordion-title\">\n                    \t<span class=\"block text-base md:text-h5\">Support in Canada<\/span>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hidden md:block ml-4\" src=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/canada.png\">\n                    <\/span>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomycanada.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15010\" src=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Ostomy-Canada-Logo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"107\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ostomy Canada Society is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to all people with an ostomy, and their families, helping them to live life to the fullest through support, education, collaboration and advocacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ostomycanada.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ostomycanada.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Phone: 1-905-212-7111<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Toll Free Phone: 1-888-969-9698 (within Canada)<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"accordion\">\n                    <span class=\"accordion-title\">\n                    \t<span class=\"block text-base md:text-h5\">Support in Australia &amp; New Zealand<\/span>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hidden md:block ml-4\" src=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Aus-NZ-2-cop-scaled.jpg\">\n                    <\/span>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                        <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.australianstoma.com.au\/associations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15011 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ACSA-Logo-rs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"154\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Australian Council of Stoma Associations Inc. (ACSA) is the National Body representing 21 ostomy associations and, through the membership of these associations, approximately 46,000 persons living with an ostomy throughout Australia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.australianstoma.com.au\/associations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.australianstoma.com.au\/associations<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"mailto:feedback@australianstoma.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feedback@australianstoma.com.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">If you need stoma product support contact Omnigon, an independent, Australian owned company specialising in the supply of ostomy and wound care products to the Australian and New Zealand healthcare markets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">AUS Freecall\u00a01800 819 274<br \/>\nAUS Freefax\u00a01800 \u200d242 704<br \/>\nEmail\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@omnigon.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@omnigon.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong>New Zealand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">PO Box 24139, Royal Oak Auckland 1345 New Zealand<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">NZ Freecall\u00a00800 440 027<br \/>\nEmail\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@omnigon.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@omnigon.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"accordion\">\n                    <span class=\"accordion-title\">\n                    \t<span class=\"block text-base md:text-h5\">Support in UK<\/span>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hidden md:block ml-4\" src=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/united-kingdom-e1643723510347.png\">\n                    <\/span>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                        <p class=\"p1\">If you would like advice on products and services to help with your stoma care routine please contact:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.respond.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.respond.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tel: 0800 220 300<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For advice on living with a stoma please contact one of the charities or associations below:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Colostomy Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.colostomyassociation.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.colostomyassociation.org.uk<\/a><br \/>\nTel: 0118 939 1537 Helpline: 0800 328 4257<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Urostomy Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.urostomyassociation.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.urostomyassociation.org.uk<\/a><br \/>\nTel: 01386 430140<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The\u00a0Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group (IA)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.iasupport.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.iasupport.org<\/a><br \/>\nTel:\u00a00800 0184 724<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Other support groups and associations:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Macmillan Cancer Relief<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.macmillan.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.macmillan.org.uk<\/a><br \/>\nTel: 020 7840 7840<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Bowel Cancer UK<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tel: 0845 719300 or 020 7940 1760<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Crohn\u2019s &amp; Colitis UK<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tel: 0300 222 5700<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"accordion\">\n                    <span class=\"accordion-title\">\n                    \t<span class=\"block text-base md:text-h5\">Support in Republic of Ireland<\/span>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hidden md:block ml-4\" src=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ireland.png\">\n                    <\/span>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/stoma.ie\/groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15013\" src=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ireland-stoma.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ireland-stoma.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/abiggerlife.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ireland-stoma-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ostomy Associations of Ireland is a non-profit organization that supports people who have a stoma or internal pouch, or who are about to have surgery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you are looking for a local support group, please see our group page\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stoma.ie\/groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><b><i>,<\/i><\/b> which lists all the active local groups.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">All the groups have contact details. Please feel free to contact the group that you are interested in. The contact person, will be happy to give you details of meeting times, location and dates, for their specific group.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Only other ostomates can truly understand exactly what it is like living with a stoma. People like you who often share the same underlying health conditions, who have recovered from surgery and are living their best life. 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