Posts categorised under Raising Awareness

Katie provides a round-up of the stoma news that stood out for her in 2019 and shares how awareness has increased amongst the general public and what that means for ostomates.

Anita has had a busy year keeping on top of her health, advocating, and spending time with family. Read on to hear her highlights from 2019 and why she’s looking forward to 2020.

Nicola Rowson noticed there was a lack of support for people living with IBD and stomas in her area, but that’s all changed now thanks to Cumbrian Bellies.

Have you ever been confronted for using a disabled toilet because you don’t “look” disabled? Nathan shares his thoughts on living with a hidden illness and how his confidence as an ileostomate has grown over the last ten years.

Michelle shares how she has always been open about her ileostomy, but has never met a fellow ostomate outside of ostomy events, until now

Rachael has been thinking about her effect on the environment and how having a stoma can contribute extra waste to the planet. Here she shares a few tips for reducing that impact.