The SecuriCare Blog

Jen has a stoma and wants to have a baby! Over the next year, she’s making lifestyle changes to prepare her body for IVF treatment. Find out more in her blog…

Visiting a healthcare environment can be daunting, especially during the pandemic. However, if you require medical assistance, it may be unavoidable. Michelle found this out following an accident out walking. Here she shares her story of navigating her anxiety.

As a SecuriCare Stoma Care Nurse, Sharon supports people living with a stoma in the community. Lots has changed due to the pandemic, including how Sharon conducts her home visits and stoma clinic appointments. Find out more about these changes here…

It’s hard to know what to expect when facing stoma surgery, especially if you don’t have enough time to research beforehand. Sarah has shared some things she wishes she’d known before her stoma formation operation.

Leaks can happen to anyone with a stoma, the best we can do is be prepared. Anita has had her stoma for nearly 4 years and is experienced with managing leaks and sore skin around her stoma. Read her blog here…

Aleesha experienced a prolapsed stoma towards the end of last year and has recently undergone surgery to fix the problem. In this blog, she talks about the physical and mental challenges she faced during her stay in hospital.