Welcome to our June Newsletter

Hello from everyone at Colostomy UK!

You’ll find this edition of our e-newsletter covers work and play. For instance, we’ve working with parliamentarians on better toilet provision across the UK. While when it comes to play, we’ve got your summer holidays sorted, as we cover how to navigate airports while living with a stoma.

We’ve been working closely with Jim Shannon and MPs from across Parliament to raise awareness of the challenges many people living with stomas face when accessing suitable toilet facilities. For many people living with a stoma, access to a suitable toilet is not a convenience, it is essential to maintaining dignity, independence, and confidence. Yet too many people continue to face barriers that can restrict work, travel, and participation in everyday life. We're grateful to Jim Shannon MP and MPs from across the House for supporting this debate, and proud to have worked together to ensure the experiences of people living with stomas are being heard in Parliament.

Public toilet provision for people living with a stoma - Westminster Hall debate

We’ve been working closely with Jim Shannon MP and Parliamentarians from all the major parties to raise awareness of the challenges many people living with stomas face when accessing suitable toilet facilities. For many people living with a stoma, access to a suitable toilet is not a convenience, it is essential to maintaining dignity, independence, and confidence.

Yet too many people continue to face barriers that can restrict work, travel, and participation in everyday life. We're grateful to Jim Shannon and others from across the House for supporting this debate. We’re proud to have worked together to ensure the experiences of people living with stomas are being heard in Parliament and beyond.

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From 22–29 June, Colostomy UK is taking part in Big Give Small Charities Week, meaning every donation made through our campaign will be doubled at no extra cost to you, up to our £5,000 matched funding target. This year, we're raising funds for Active Ostomates, a programme that helps people living with a stoma improve their physical and mental wellbeing through inclusive activity, peer support and community connection. Thanks to matched funding, £10 becomes £20 and £50 becomes £100, helping us support even more people to live active, connected and confident lives. Donate before 29 June and double your impact.

There is still time to double your impact this Small Charities Week.

From the 22nd – 29th of June, Colostomy UK is taking part in Big Give’s Small Charities Week. Every donation made through our campaign will be doubled at no extra cost to you

This year, we're hoping to reach our £5,000 matched funding target for Active Ostomates, a programme that helps people living with a stoma improve their physical and mental wellbeing through inclusive activity, peer support and community connection.

Thanks to matched funding, £10 becomes £20 and £50 becomes £100, helping us support even more people to live active, connected and confident lives.

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For more on our free Active Ostomates programme, including how to sign up for classes, you can visit our Active Ostomates webpage.

Donate before 29 June and double your impact!

Join Our Upcoming Free Webinars

We're delighted to be offering two free webinars this summer, designed to provide practical advice and support for people living with a stoma.

Both webinars are free to attend and include the opportunity to ask questions.

To register and find out more, visit:
https://www.colostomyuk.org/support/webinars/

Book your FREE place today!

Exercise with a Stoma (Sponsored by CliniMed and SecuriCare)

Wednesday 1 July, 1pm-2pm

Whether you're new to exercise after having a stoma or looking to build your confidence, this webinar will explore how to stay active safely with a stoma. We'll cover common concerns, share practical tips and hear from people with lived experience.

Book your FREE place!

Managing and Preventing Leakage (Sponsored by Convatec)

Tuesday 21 July, 1pm – 2pm

Leakage can be one of the most challenging aspects of living with a stoma. This webinar will look at the common causes of leakage, ways to prevent it and where to get support if problems persist.

Book your FREE place!

Travelling with a stoma or disability?

Now that summer is in full swing, many ostomates will be thinking of escaping to exciting destinations abroad. If that includes travel by plane, a little preparation can go a long way.

Our free You Can Fly! guide, created in partnership with ostomate Ifrah Mohamed is packed with practical tips on airport security, packing essentials and accessing support amongst other things. All of which we hope will help you set off on your summer holidays with confidence and peace of mind.

Download your free guide and start planning your next adventure today.

The new summer edition of Tidings is now available!

Visit our new Tidings: The Digital Edit blog* for the latest Real-Life stories, wellbeing features and much more – now fully mobile-friendly.

In the summer edition, Lillie Dodd and her mum Emma share their experience of life with a stoma and autism, while our President, Ian Daniels, offers advice on adhesions and blockages.

*PDF and flipbook versions of the summer edition are also available via the TDE webpage.

Tidings: The Digital Edit

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