Posts categorised under Tips and Advice

Anita talks through the essential products she packs in her overnight bag when visiting family at Christmas and she shares her delicious gingerbread cookies recipe.

1 in 2 people living with a stoma will go on to develop a parastomal hernia. In this blog, a Stoma Care Nurse shares her knowledge about parastomal hernias and how to manage them.

Sarah chats us through her experience of the last 4 months since the UK lockdown was lifted and how she managed starting a new job after her surgery!

Anita shares an insight into how she cares for herself and her stoma throughout the day.

September brings new starts for many people and change can be daunting. In this blog, we give you tips on adjusting to new routines, from looking after your mental health to stocking up on supplies.

Sex with a stoma is a topic that many find difficult to discuss with their Stoma Care Nurse, but they shouldn’t. Sex is natural and if you have concerns, you may benefit from speaking to your nurse or reading this blog in the meantime.