Posts categorised under Common Issues

Anita outlines some of the common worries that people with stomas may experience when they're out and about.

For Endometriosis Awareness Month Dionne shares her experience with endometriosis and the impact it's had on her bladder.

Nathan shares his tips for staying away from home with a stoma. Covering everything from noises to a dodgy toilet flush, Nathan’s tips are great for anyone nervous about staying away from home for the first time!

1 in 2 people living with a stoma will go on to develop a parastomal hernia. In this blog, a Stoma Care Nurse shares her knowledge about parastomal hernias and how to manage them.

Nick shares his experience of needing to use a disabled toilet while visiting the waterfalls and castle ruins of Wepre Park over the summer.

Sore skin around the stoma is a common issue amongst ostomates. Stephie is currently struggling with regular leaks which are the source of her sore skin. In this blog she shares her experience and discusses what helps.