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How I Cope Spending Time As An Inpatient In Hospital
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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Living With A Stoma And Accessing Toilets
Nathan has had his ileostomy for more than ten years now and likes to travel, so is no stranger to ‘toilet anxiety’. Here he shares his best advice for managing that anxiety and avoiding the related issues.

Returning To Work After Ileostomy Surgery
Nathan shares his experience with returning to work after stoma surgery back in 2008. Thanks to a few adjustments, he was able to settle back in to working life and progress within the workplace.
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Six Rookie Mistakes With A Urostomy
Anita uses a night bag with her urostomy pouch, here she details her mishaps and outlines her top tips for avoiding ‘rookie mistakes’.
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Urinary Tract Infections - A Basic Guide
Anita takes a closer look at the different types of urinary tract infections and shares her tips to help avoid them.
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Let’s Talk About Pee, Shall We?
Anita has more than her fair share of experience with bladder problems. Here she shares what to look out for in the loo, how to take better care of yourself, and how to spot certain symptoms that need medical attention.
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