Stoma Tips

Education from early

Luciana Podschun discusses the importance of early years education when it comes to stoma care.

Challenging boundaries with Gill Castle

In this Q&A session, Gill discusses how being an ostomate has shaped her life and the opportunities she has to help fellow ostomates in the UK and worldwide.

Meet Jessica, a thriving child ostomate

Jessica is a young child ostomate. In this article, her mother Kim shines a light on the importance of care plans and school support.

Pregnancy and me

Alannah shares her experience of being an ostomate and mother of two, including the highs and lows of pregnancy.

‘This can’t wait!’

Guts UK discuss their new ‘Can’t Wait’ cards, and explain the benefits they can offer ostomates and those living with IBD.

Volunteering: a long history at Colostomy UK (and beyond)

Colostomy UK explores the history of volunteering and highlights how voluntary support is as vital in the twenty-first century as it has ever been, particularly for their own stoma-related services

Regaining fitness after surgery

Exercise following surgery or treatment requires a careful approach. In this article, the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association offers some tips on how to regain fitness safely.

Start the new year with confidence

The Urostomy Association offers information and inspiration to help you kickstart the new year with confidence

Quick & easy peppermint holiday fudge

This peppermint fudge by Abigail Marie is perfect for a toasty winter night

Keeping hold of what really matters

Luciana Podschun discusses her key takeaways from StomaTips learning day 2024

Cleaning and caring for your stoma

Sarah Palmer guides readers through some top tips for cleaning and maintaining your stoma

Breaking barriers: mental health in the ostomate community

Benjamin Saunders introduces some reflections from his mental health research in the ostomate community