Charity that SUPPORTS and EMPOWERS people living with a #stoma.Your voice on the bigger issues; campaigning, & running projects. #StomaAware @TeamColostomyUK

Wokingham, England
Joined November 2014
Join us for our free webinar: Parastomal Hernias: Prevention, Recovery and Real-Life Insights - in partnership with @ConvatecStomaUK Wednesday 11th November 2026 - 1pm–2pm - Online - Free to attend. Find out more and book your free place: colostomyuk.org/parastomal-h…
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Emily Hackworthy's beautiful and striking 'outline body' prints representing double #ostomates are available from our online shop: colostomyuk.bigcartel.com/ca… Emily is kindly donating the proceeds to Colostomy UK. #StomaAware #Stoma #urostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk #ilestomy
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Looking back on 2026. Alan Bacon shares his highlights of the year: scoring for our wheelchair team, and being named coach of our PDRL rules side 🙌 #upthepurps💜 #stomaaware #rugbyleague #weareteamcolostomyuk
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Pancaking impacts lots of people living with a #stoma. It occurs when instead of dropping to the bottom of the bag, the motion collects around the stoma and may seep between the flange/baseplate aand the skin. ow.ly/YYO750ZfiCo Full video: ow.ly/ZWK450ZfiCn
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We’re on a mission to make stomas better understood, reduce stigma, and support those living with them. Our #StomaAware campaign is packed with initiatives to drive change. Find out more and get involved ow.ly/6ul350Y4JIC #stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #stomaaware
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Join us for our free webinar: Parastomal Hernias: Prevention, Recovery and Real-Life Insights - in partnership with @ConvatecStomaUK Wednesday 11th November 2026 - 1pm–2pm - Online - Free to attend. Find out more and book your free place: colostomyuk.org/parastomal-h…
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Play the Colostomy UK lottery today to be in with a chance to win big while also giving back! Every week you have the chance to win the £25,000 lottery jackpot, plus many other fantastic cash prizes, whilst also supporting us! ow.ly/4lt150WnBwm #Stoma #StomaAware
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Introducing Take 3. Three questions to get inside our players’ heads and find out what makes them tick. Glory, grit or a complete disregard for their own dignity? Next up Kyle Bonsor! #upthepurps💜 #stomaaware #rugbyleague #weareteamcolostomyuk
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Our last scheduled CPD stoma care workshop of the year is coming up - with just 20 places available for health and social care professionals. 📅 Thursday 19 November 2026 🕑 2:00–3:30pm 💻 Online via Zoom 💷 £20–£35 per person, depending on organisation portal.colostomyuk.org/civic…
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2026: Every picture tells our story. Leader: @turner_m91 #upthepurps💜 #rugbyleague #stomaaaware #weareteamcolostomyuk
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Did you know that a RADAR key will open over 9000 locked public toilets around the UK? 🔑 You can buy a set of two keys through out website: ow.ly/kQ9K50XJKOv #notalldisabilitiesarevisible #stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #StomaAware
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2026: Every picture tells our story. All the skills: Josh Womersley #upthepurps💜 #rugbyleague #stomaaaware #weareteamcolostomyuk
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Our #Stoma helpline is open 365 days a year on 0800 328 4257 📞 or try our live chat: colostomyuk.org If you're looking for practical or emotional support, or just want someone to listen, call one of our trained volunteers anytime 💜
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Looking back on 2026. Andrew Womersley shares his highlight of the year: The crowd reaction after our game with @WTComFoundation @WTrinityRL PDRL. Something that will stick in the memory of everyone there on the day 🥹 #upthepurps💜 #stomaaware #rugbyleague #weareteamcolostomyuk
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Join us for our free webinar tomorrow! Rectal Discharge and Mucus: Understanding and Managing It with a Stoma - sponsored by @Coloplast_UK 📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026 ⏰ 1pm–2pm 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams 🎟️ Free to attend Book your free place: portal.colostomyuk.org/civic…
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Take a look at our stoma-friendly toilet venues across the UK on our website! There are over 1360 venues and growing! This work forms part of our ongoing campaign to improve public toilet provision and reduce stigma: colostomyuk.org/information/…
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Our 2026 playing shorts are available to buy online now! Grab a pair before they’re gone. 🩳 🛒 colostomyuk.bigcartel.com/pr… #upthepurps💜 #rugbyleague #stomaaware #weareteamcolostomyuk
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Menopause can affect individuals with stomas, particularly in terms of skin health and bowel habits, due to hormonal changes. In this video Dr Nighat Ari offers her guidance on Stomas, Menopause, and HRT: ow.ly/VKHi50ZPb8J For more guidance visit ow.ly/2tz550ZPb8H
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Missed our webinar on Wind, Gas and Pouch Problems with a Stoma? Toni Johnson, Senior Coloplast Nurse, shares practical advice on understanding why wind, gas and occasional pouch problems happen, and simple ways to manage them: youtube.com/watch?v=gqMKXCCb… @Coloplast_UK
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Want to meet others who understand life with a stoma? Find a support group near you: colostomyuk.org/support-grou… #support #stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #stomaaware
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“My stoma didn’t take my life away. It gave me my life back.” At just 21, Teigan Griffiths is living life with Roma the Stoma – travelling, working, volunteering and pursuing her dream of becoming a police officer. Read Teigan’s story: colostomyuk.org/blog/teigans…
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