Shabnam Ali reports on the ‘Stomas in Parliament’ relay race to raise awareness of ostomy issues among UK MPs
Gemma Harris addresses concerns about sleeping and provides tips for getting a good night’s rest when living with a stoma.
Alannah Simpson recalls the last stage of her pregnancy and experience of giving birth, with advice for other new mothers.
Consultant editor Luciana Podschun introduces the sixth issue of StomaTips with a celebration of ostomy support groups
Yvonne Haines tells how getting a permanent colostomy and learning to irrigate has transformed her life for the better
Renata Batas reveals how a balanced diet can keep you healthy and hydrated and a few small changes to what you eat can keep your stoma under control
Nathan Wheeler shares how NHS cost-saving restrictions affected his stoma care prescription and how he makes sure he gets all the stoma products he...
Shelley Lawes discusses the role of open communication and body confidence in fulfilling sexual relationships for people with a stoma
Gemma Evans describes how she made her marriage ceremony inclusive for people with an ostomy or inflammatory bowel disease
Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford reports from the online stoma community on the value of self-care for achieving self-confidence
Luciana Podschun recalls the most difficult decision of her life
Jessica Mary Logan describes her challenging journey to a J-pouch that led her to establish a pageant to inspire body confidence in people with...
Carolyn Stammers explains how people with an ileostomy or ileo‑anal pouch aged 16 and above can apply for financial support from the Kingston Trust...
Stoma nurse Janaína Maria Felix, patient advocate Steve Cartmail and support group secretary David Bunger discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has...
