The SecuriCare Blog

Katie has found inspiration and encouragement from her fellow ostomates online during the coronavirus pandemic. Here she provides an overview of her favourite influencers and shares why finding positivity is so important.

Steve reflects on his journey of self-discovery and how emergency stoma surgery changed his mindset, allowing him to find true love.

With Father’s Day on the way, Billie takes some time to think about her relationship with her dad and how his support helped her through her diagnosis and stoma surgery.

Living with a stoma can often leave people feeling isolated, but that needn’t be the case. Nathan discusses the loneliness he felt before finding support online from fellow ostomates and stoma support groups.

Stephie is used to spending time with others even if she often thinks of herself as a bit of a loner, but during the coronavirus lockdown she’s struggled with feelings of loneliness and has realised she needs her social circles more than she thought.

Following on with our Inspirational Nurses series, Stoma Care Nurse, Charlie Clarke, tells us about her Auntie Margaret.