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Welcome to our August Newsletter

Hello from everyone at Colostomy UK!

August has been a busy month at Colostomy UK, with lots happening across our campaigns, community, and support work.

In this edition, you can find out more about our new Stomas Unlocked campaign ahead of Stoma Aware Day (3rd October 2026), discover how Aberdeen International Airport is making travel easier for people living with a stoma, and catch up with the latest issue of Tidings. We also share practical advice from our Dear Nurse team, news from Team Colostomy UK Rugby League, and details of our upcoming webinar on wind, gas, and pouch problems.

There are plenty of ways to get involved, learn more and support our work – from signing up to our lottery to joining our campaign activities. Read on to find out more.
 
This year, we’re focusing on three things that matter to people living with a stoma: understanding, support and choice. With Stoma Aware Day taking place on 3rd October 2026, we want as many people as possible to get involved. Whether you share your story, raise awareness, encourage a venue to become stoma friendly or simply spread the word, every action can help create greater understanding and support. Find out more about Stomas Unlocked and discover how you can get involved.
Our 2026 Stoma Aware Day campaign, Stomas Unlocked, is now live!

This year, we’re focusing on three things that matter to people living with a stoma: understanding, support and choice. With Stoma Aware Day taking place on 3rd October 2026, we want as many people as possible to get involved. Whether you share your story, raise awareness, encourage a venue to become stoma friendly or simply spread the word, every action can help create greater understanding and support.

Find out more about Stomas Unlocked and discover how you can get involved.
 
Join us for our free webinar: Wind, Gas & Pouch Problems: Practical Tips for Living More Comfortably with a Stoma - sponsored by Coloplast Join Toni Johnson, Senior Coloplast Nurse for practical advice on understanding why these issues happen and simple ways to manage them. This webinar will provide helpful tips to improve comfort, confidence, and day-to-day stoma management. 📅 Tuesday 29 September 2026 ⏰ 1pm–2pm 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams 🎟️ Free to attend Find out more and book your free place: https://www.colostomyuk.org/living-more-comfortably-with-a-stoma/
Join us for our free webinar: Wind, Gas & Pouch Problems: Practical Tips for Living More Comfortably with a Stoma

Presented in partnership with Coloplast, Join Toni Johnson, Senior Coloplast Nurse for practical advice on understanding why these issues happen and simple ways to manage them. This webinar will provide helpful tips to improve comfort, confidence, and day-to-day stoma management.

📅 Tuesday 29 September 2026

⏰ 1pm–2pm

💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

🎟️ Free to attend Find out more and book your free place: colostomyuk.org/living-more-comfortably-with-a-stoma

Register today!
 
Working with Colostomy UK, the airport has made all nine of its accessible toilets and baby change rooms stoma friendly, with simple additions including shelves, bins, full-length mirrors and hooks. These small changes can make a big difference, helping people living with a stoma travel with greater confidence, privacy and dignity. The facilities will also be added to our Stoma Friendly Toilet Finder.
Aberdeen International Airport unlocks more confident travel for people living with a stoma

Working with Colostomy UK, the airport has made all nine of its accessible toilets and baby change rooms stoma friendly, with simple additions including shelves, bins, full-length mirrors, and hooks. These small changes can make a big difference, helping people living with a stoma travel with greater confidence, privacy, and dignity. The facilities will also be added to our Stoma Friendly Toilet Finder.

Read more about our Stoma Friendly Toilets Campaign and request a pack.
 
The autumn edition is packed with inspiring Real Lives stories, practical advice and articles exploring life with a stoma. From incredible endurance challenges and finding new ways to achieve your goals, to navigating stoma care, mental wellbeing and living with a stoma in different communities and countries, there’s something for everyone. We also look ahead to Stoma Aware Day and our new Stomas Unlocked campaign.
Our latest Tidings is here!

The autumn edition is packed with inspiring Real Lives stories, practical advice and articles exploring life with a stoma. From incredible endurance challenges and finding new ways to achieve your goals, to navigating stoma care, mental wellbeing and living with a stoma in different communities and countries, there’s something for everyone. We also look ahead to Stoma Aware Day and our new Stomas Unlocked campaign.

Read the latest edition of Tidings online.
 
Working with Colostomy UK, the airport has made all nine of its accessible toilets and baby change rooms stoma friendly, with simple additions including shelves, bins, full-length mirrors and hooks. These small changes can make a big difference, helping people living with a stoma travel with greater confidence, privacy and dignity. The facilities will also be added to our Stoma Friendly Toilet Finder.

Our latest Dear Nurse article looks at supporting mental health while living with a stoma. Stoma surgery can affect confidence, relationships, routines, and emotional wellbeing, while existing anxiety or depression can sometimes feel more difficult to manage. Stoma care nurses can offer practical, emotional, and educational support, and help you access further services when needed.

Read the full article to discover practical ways to manage worries and find out where to get support.
 
Libby, Lauren and Ross will be joined with our volunteers Ruth and Liam at our stand: W19! We will be doing a presentation on our new Sex and Relationships project at ASCN on Tuesday 22nd September at 12.05PM. If you’re a nurse or healthcare professional, come and visit us at W19 to chat about the support we provide, learn more about our Sex and Relationships project and discover the resources available for you and your patients.
Colostomy UK will be attending Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) Conference this year.

Libby, Lauren and Ross will be joined by our volunteers Ruth and Liam at our stand: W19!

Whether you’re attending as a stoma nurse or industry partner why not come and say hello. You’ll be able to find out all about the support we provide, the resources available to you and your patients, and our new sex and relationships project which we will be presenting on Tuesday 22nd September.
 
Our Rugby League team head to South Wales on September 5th and the iconic Cardiff Arms Park stadium for a game with Torfaen Tigers as they continue their ground breaking season. The game kicks off at 1.30pm and admission is free for anyone who would like to cheer them on. Directions to the stadium can be found here: cardiffrugby.wales/cardiff-arms-park/getting-here We know they would love your support.
Team Colostomy UK playing at Cardiff Arms Park on September 5th

Our Rugby League team head to South Wales on September 5th and the iconic Cardiff Arms Park stadium for a game with Torfaen Tigers as they continue their groundbreaking season.

The game kicks off at 1.30pm and admission is free for anyone who would like to cheer them on.

Directions to the stadium can be found here: https://www.cardiffrugby.wales/cardiff-arms-park/getting-here

We know they would love your support.
 
Playing the Colostomy UK lottery ensures we are able to continue providing practical and emotional support and advice whenever it’s needed to people living with any type of stoma. It is super simple to sign up. Head over to our webpage today for your chance to win big and do good. The more people play, the more money we receive!
Play the Colostomy UK Lottery today!

Playing the Colostomy UK lottery ensures we are able to continue providing practical and emotional support and advice whenever it’s needed to people living with any type of stoma.

It is super simple to sign up. Head over to our webpage today for your chance to win big and do good. The more people play, the more money we receive!

Play our Colostomy UK Lottery - Colostomy UK

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