Stoma care

Education from early

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

Paths of courage: my journey of transformation

Life is a path full of challenges that often test our courage and determination. Have you ever reflected on the experiences that have shaped your...

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.

‘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,...

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...

Cleaning and caring for your stoma

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

Spreading ostomate awareness with Mollie Pearce

StomaTips is joined by Mollie Pearce, finalist of the hit BBC show, The Traitors. In this Q&A session, find out how being an ostomate has shaped her...

Nourishing your wellness: essential stoma nutrition

Beth Coldrick lists her easily digestible nutrition tips for ostomates

Things I wish I had been told before my surgery

Richard Biddle talks to Colostomy UK volunteer, Debs, about the many different things she wishes she was told before her stoma surgery

Buttony: normalising ostomies for kids

Find out all about Buttony Bear and how the charity A Bear Named Buttony helps children across the UK

Keeping focus

Luciana Podschun discusses how to keep motivated and focused during the winter, looking at how ostomates can keep active and healthy

Specific carbohydrate diet hot slow cooker apple cider

Enjoy Abigail Marie’s traditional apple cider with this recipe designed with ostomates in mind

Caring for babies and children with a stoma

Erica Thomas speaks with StomaTips about her work as a paediatric surgical advanced nurse practitioner and supporting children through stoma surgery

In search of lost time

Luciana describes life after COVID-19, travelling to visit her family in Brazil and the importance of making memories with our loved ones.