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by Katie May Chesworth
How Ostomates Can Benefit From The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme
by Katie May Chesworth
In this blog Katie tells us a little bit about the sunflower lanyard scheme and how it could help you as an ostomate.
Read MoreCategories: Living With A Stoma, Chronic Illness

by Katie May Chesworth
Changing The Narrative Around Stomas
by Katie May Chesworth
Katie has a look back at some of the year’s standout voices in stoma awareness and discusses how attitudes around stomas are changing.
Read MoreCategories: Raising Awareness
by Katie May Chesworth
Managing Bag Leaks In Public
by Katie May Chesworth
Dealing with stoma pouch leaks is a standard part of living life with a stoma, but it shouldn’t be a permanent one. In this blog Katie shares her tips for managing them and what to do to help prevent them.
Read MoreCategories: Living With A Stoma, Stoma Problems, Stoma Tips

by Katie May Chesworth
The Benefits Of Having A Pet When You Have A Chronic Illness
by Katie May Chesworth
In this blog, Katie shares some information about how having a pet can help fight the negative effects of living with a chronic illness.
Read MoreCategories: Living With A Stoma
by Katie May Chesworth
Staying Hydrated As An Ostomate
by Katie May Chesworth
Hydration is an important topic for many ostomates, especially ileostomates. In this blog, Katie shares her top tips for staying hydrated during the warmer months.
Read MoreCategories: Living With A Stoma, Diet

by Katie May Chesworth
The Ostomy Influencers Spreading Positivity During COVID-19
by Katie May Chesworth
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.
Read MoreCategories: Living With A Stoma, Coronavirus