It’s okay not to be okay
10th October was Mental Health Awareness Day and to coincide with this, we recorded the next edition of our podcast focussing on the mental wellbeing aspect of having a stoma.
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Amelia Kicks Her Curves
Local Birmingham girl Amelia Hart is just like many 15 year old girls: she loves to play football and leads a very full and active lifestyle. However, Amelia has been diagnosed with severe idiopathic scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine. Read Amelia’s appeal.
Not all heroes wear capes
In this episode, we listen in to experienced Stoma Care Nurse Specialists, Dawn and Anne-Marie, talking about the unique role of the Stoma Care Nurse and the support offered to people throughout their stoma journey.
Here comes the bride, all dressed in white…
In this episode, we're talking about getting married with a stoma. Gemma is a 32-year-old mum-of-two living with a colostomy.
In conversation: Rupi & Sara
Rupi works in IT at Salts Healthcare and Sara is a Colorectal Clinical and Stoma Care Nurse. The pair chat about the ‘eNotes’ system, how it helps Nurses deliver better care and how people living with a stoma will experience the benefits.
In conversation: Beth & Jack
Whilst playing table tennis and Pacman, Jack, a retired Production Manager in the automotive industry, and Salts’ Engineering Apprentice Beth, talk about how their lives are entwined.
Amy and Ben: The Young Ones
Living with a stoma can be challenging, especially so when you're young and figuring out who you are, so it's good to know you are not alone. Find out more about Amy's story here!
In conversation: Michelle & Ander
Train company worker, Michelle, talks to Marketing’s Ander Cairo about the Medilink® home delivery and dispensing service, and how her life, after several operations, is still full steam ahead.
In conversation: Caroline & Gill
Experienced Stoma Care Nurse, Gill Wilson, was in awe of Medilink® customer, Caroline travelled on a train to Birmingham to chat about her journey, looking the figure of health.
In conversation: Ieva, Nikki & Max
Six-year-old patient, Max, with his Mum, Nikki, and Confidence BE® Team Leader at Salts Healthcare, Ieva, chat to find out how the products that Salts Healthcare creates help people like Max.
Bottoms Up! A Patient Journey Through Rectal Diagnosis
We are delighted to have hosted the Bottoms Up! study day to share knowledge about the patient journey through colorectal cancer diagnosis to improve patient care across the country.
Introducing the New 'Me, My Bag and I' Ostomy Podcast
Salts Healthcare are excited to announce the introduction of our brand new podcast about living with a stoma "Me, My Bag and I'
Gemma and Vic - Getting married with a stoma
When she first had her stoma, Gemma struggled to accept it. Hear about how Confidence BE® Soft Convex has helped her regain her confidence and accept her life after the operation...
Ian and Kate - Learning to live with a stoma together
As a successful business manager, 59-year-old Ian was used to jetting all over the world. In 2008, Ian was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Here he talks about getting used to life with a stoma...
Tina - Getting back to work with a stoma
Hairdresser Tina had been suffering from Crohn’s disease for years when one day at work she started experiencing excruciating pain which would change her life forever...
BE Opinionated: 94% of people would recommend Confidence BE®
Confidence BE® was launched in November 2017, a year on we asked people using Confidence BE® to tell us what you think about the new bags.
Christmas With A Stoma: Top 14 Tips
Read our top tips and delicious recipes for people who are living with a stoma, who want to plan ahead over the festive period.
Andrea Robson – Starting to exercise with confidence
After undergoing surgery for bowel cancer, Andrea admits that she initially lost confidence with her body. Finding the perfect bag has helped her start exercising again…
Natalie Gardner – Can’t wait to match her bag to more outfits
After constant leaks with her previous bags, the arrival of Confidence BE® gave 31-year-old blogger, Natalie Gardner, something to write home about.
Paul Henry – At last, a bag that makes you feel attractive!
Super-fit construction worker, Paul Henry, was in the prime of his life when Crohn’s Disease struck and started a succession of health problems.
