by Stephie Simpson

Feeling Lonely During Coronavirus Lockdown

by Stephie Simpson

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.

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Categories: Mental Health

by Anita Brown

Bladder Removal Saved My Life

by Anita Brown

Anita discusses why she had her bladder removed and how it unexpectedly saved her life. Living with a urostomy may sound daunting, but for some people it’s the only option, Anita provides some advice.

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Categories: Surgery

by Aleesha Verma

Swimming With An Ileostomy Bag

by Aleesha Verma

With beach holidays on her mind, Aleesha provides some tips for swimming with a stoma and shares what works for her.

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Categories: Travel, Movement and Exercise

by Nick Axtell

Finding Motivation When Chronically Ill And Living With A Stoma

by Nick Axtell

Nick has spent a lot of time at home with various health conditions and recovering from surgeries. In this blog he discusses how he found a way to use this time productively, and shares his secret for finding creativity.

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Categories: Chronic Illness and Disability, Mental Health

by Jen McGregor

How I Cope Spending Time As An Inpatient In Hospital

by Jen McGregor

Jen has spent a lot of time in hospital because of complications with her stoma, here she shares her top tips for minimising stress whilst staying in hospital.

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Categories: Surgery, Tips and Advice, Mental Health