Posts categorised under Tips and Advice

Nathan shares concerns he has as an ostomate and how he addresses them in an effort to help you navigate through some of your worries.

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.

Sleeping with a stoma can be a challenge, in this blog Rachael shares what works for her to get a good night’s sleep and how to minimise the anxiety of a nighttime leak.

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.

Michelle had long been a fan of Manuka honey before she discovered it was available in stoma pouches and support products from CliniMed. In this blog post she shares her experience with the antibacterial honey that has been used in medicine throughout history.

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.