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The COVID-19 outbreak can understandably take a huge toll on your mental health and wellbeing. We have highlighted a few ways which may help you and your mental wellbeing during COVID-19 crisis.
During this chaotic and uncertain time, parents have the additional task of keeping the kids busy. We have you covered with games and activities that the whole family can get involved with.
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month. In support of this Andrea shares her journey of bowel cancer and having an ileostomy, whilst community stoma care nurse, Nicky and Richard from Colostomy UK express the support that they can offer.
Jessica Logan, 27, was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2017 and required surgery within the same week. She talks about her journey on accepting her stoma and turning it into something truly inspirational.
In this episode, the topic of conversation is returning to work with a stoma. Paige, Chrissie and Elizabeth share their experiences of going back to work after such life-changing surgery.
Richard Caulkin suffers with Cystic Fibrosis as well as having an Ileostomy, it has been a difficult journey for him. Since his double lung transplant, he has competed in 3 European Heart and Lung Transplant Championships. These games aim to raise awareness and increase the number of potential donors.
In this episode, the topic of discussion is dating and relationships with a Stoma. Lisa, Jack and Emily have had different experiences with relationships with a stoma.
Combined with user feedback, we have invited Stoma Care Nurses to share their opinions on the benefits of Confidence BE® Soft Convex. Read our results here.
In this episode, the topic of discussion is exercising with a Stoma. Ollie, Rebecca & James have all had major surgery and now have a stoma.
In this episode, Ian and his partner Kate talk with their Stoma Nurse Mireille, who has been supporting Ian for 11 years & discuss why her support has been so important.
Not every stoma is the same and it is often a challenge finding the right “cut to fit” bag for your stoma size, shape and individual. The NEW Confidence BE® large wafer which cuts up to 75mm offering a bigger adhesive area to provide the added security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
