Richard Biddle introduces Colostomy UK and the ways the charity can support the stoma community
Paola Simoneschi introduces the Urostomy Association and the services they offer to support ostomates.
Ginny Hill offers advice on living life to the full when travelling with a stoma
Luciana Podschun describes her summer during the heatwave and how she has found a new place to live.
Jennie Burch outlines the importance of exercise after stoma surgery, covering support garments, social media and specific workouts
Keith Thomas takes part in an interview about his life with a stoma and offers advice to other ostomates
Andressa Alvarez describes her seven stage journey to a colostomy and how she feels empowered in her femininity
Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford describes her journey with ulcerative colitis, a J-pouch and three stomas
Beth Fenwick recalls how 20 years of living with inflammatory bowel disease led to stoma surgery and a career in specialist nursing
Eric Douglin tells how he bounced back from emergency bowel resection to host the World Club Basketball Tournament
Shabnam Ali reports on the ‘Stomas in Parliament’ relay race to raise awareness of ostomy issues among UK MPs
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
Lisa Hall provides a guide to looking after peristomal skin, keeping it clean and knowing when to seek advice on solving problems and using the right...
