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Ask a Stoma Nurse: Managing Type 2 Diabetes with a Bowel Stoma
Tammy Temple is a Stoma Nurse with a background in care for patients with type 2 diabetes. Here, she answers question...
Returning to The Gym After Stoma Surgery
Josh Hubbard is an inclusive exercise instructor at Therapy Gyms in Suffolk and explains below safe and effective exe...
Embracing my Stoma & Crohn’s Journey By Beth Coldrick
I’ve decided to document my journey, primarily to help myself better track and understand my condition....
Gill Castle’s Journey: From Ostomate to Charity Founder
Following a traumatic birth in late 2011, I underwent colostomy surgery and was subsequently medically retire...
My Party Season: Managing Boundaries, Birthdays and Busy Days with a Stoma
Some months back, I agreed it would be a good idea to write an article about party season for December. More ...
Finding the right exercise with a bowel stoma
Before I start, I feel I must make it clear that I am not qualified to give advice about exercise. We’re all differ...
Watch Your Language: Talking Inclusively Around Disability
Fittleworth’s Spinal Cord Injury Specialist, Andy Adamson, meets new people daily as part of his job, and b...
Eating ‘free from’ with a bowel stoma
Our expert dietitian, Laura Coster, shares her top tips for eating ‘free from’ with a bowel stoma. ‘Fre...
Accessible Toilets: Breaking Down Misconceptions
When you live with an invisible disability, or condition, device, or impairment, it can sometimes feel like t...
A Call to Friends and Family: The Power of Asking ‘Are You Okay?’
In my last post, I touched on some of the challenges I faced and the gaps I experienced regardi...