by Stephie Simpson

Pets Are An Absolute Joy

by Stephie Simpson

With International Dog Day taking place in August, Stephie tells is about her Newfoundland pup, Jenson, and how their relationship was impacted by her ulcerative colitis, along all the other animals to have lived with her over the years.

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Categories: Chronic Illness and Disability

by Aleesha Verma

The Gutless Graduate - Survival Guide With A Stoma

by Aleesha Verma

Aleesha has recently graduated from university. In this blog she shares her tips and experiences with studying whilst dealing with ulcerative colitis and living with a stoma.

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Categories: Tips and Advice

by Steve White

Personal Growth As An Ostomate

by Steve White

In this month’s blog, Steve shares how even his worst experiences helped shape the person he is today, and why he looks for the positive in everything, including the pain and trauma of his emergency stoma surgery.

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Categories: Surgery, Mental Health, Relationships

by Michelle Williams

My Experience Of Manuka Honey To Help The Sore Skin Around My Stoma

by Michelle Williams

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.

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Categories: Product reviews, Common Issues, Tips and Advice

by Nathan Wheeler

Stigma As A Gay Man With A Stoma

by Nathan Wheeler

Sharing his thoughts about being a gay man with a stoma, Nathan talks about dealing with stigma and how raising awareness can prevent ignorance.

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Categories: Mental Health, Relationships, Sex and Intimacy