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Welcome to our February newsletter. 

This month we spotlight the latest issue of Tidings magazine, our latest fundraising challenge, your chance to feedback on how Colostomy bags are classified, and an exciting weekend in Edinburgh for our Rugby League team.

We love reading your feedback, so please get in touch with any comments or suggestions. 
Step Up For Stomas is back. 

Step up For Stomas is back and better than ever. 

This years theme is 'Active April' and we're asking you to get active for the month of April in the ways that are most accessible for you, and Step Up to help us better support the 200,000 plus people living with a stoma in the UK. 

Take on our 200K step challenge, or create your own personal active challenge with the aim to raise anything from £200 to £2000 or more in vital funds for our charity.

Interested in taking part? Just click on this link to find out more and register!
Tidings magazine update.

The latest issue of Tidings will be hitting inboxes soon!

This edition will be dedicated to the next generation, featuring people with a stoma born since the turn of the century. 

Our well-being articles focus on Rectal Mucus and finding the perfect stoma products, while you can also read all about our new Step Up For Stomas challenge and campaign news!

'Also in this Spring edition, find out how and why Tidings magazine is moving to digital'

You can read have future copies delivered direct to your in box by registering with us.
Give a little, change a lot.

Can you help us to continue supporting thousands of people living with a stoma?

Give a little and donate just £2 a month by direct debit and change a whole lot for those living with a stoma, helping to enable the continued delivery of our key support services. 

For more information and to sign up for a regular donation visit: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26517
Unlock Ultimate comfort - sponsored content from Eakin Healthcare.

The extended eakin freeseal® range puts the power into your hands to help prevent leaks* while providing a discreet and flexible fit that shapes around your stoma. It's no surprise that 92% of users experienced better comfort compared to their current seal or barrier ring!

"What a difference! I didn’t need to change my bag for two days as it wasn’t itchy and couldn’t even tell the seal was there!"
Summer, Unstoppable

Go on, click here to try a free sample and Unlock Your Unstoppable!

*T.G. Eakin Laboratory Testing Summary report, ostomy seals 2023 (Data on file) EA-005683-ST
Team Colostomy UK tackle Edinburgh.

Our Rugby League team are heading to Edinburgh in March!

Thanks to Scotland Rugby League, University of Edinburgh Sport, and Edinburgh Giants wheelchair rugby league, they have a great weekend planned.

It starts of at 1pm on Saturday 22nd against Glasgow rugby League at the University of Edinburgh playing fields, Peffermill Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5LL, then Sunday sees our Wheelchair team face the Giants from 10am at the Centre for Sport and Exercise, 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ.

Entry for both games is free of charge so please come along and cheer us on!
Your feedback wanted.

Colostomy UK have been supporting The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to produce Late-stage assessment (LSA) guidance on One-piece closed bags for colostomies.

Late-stage assessment (LSA) guidance evaluates categories of technologies that are already in widespread use within the NHS. It assesses whether price variations between technologies in a category are justified by differences in innovation, clinical effectiveness and patient benefits. This will support NHS commissioners, procurement teams, patients and healthcare professionals to choose technologies that maximise clinical effectiveness and value for money

The NICE Medical Technologies advisory committee has considered all the evidence provided and the views of clinical and patient experts.

Members of the public can now comment on the HealthTech consultation document.

It summarises the evidence and views that have been considered and sets out the recommendations made by the committee. NICE invites comments from registered stakeholders, healthcare professionals and the public.

More information can be found here
Brentford  FC join our Stoma Friendly Toilets campaign.

Colostomy UK and Brentford FC are delighted to announce that all 23 accessible toilets at the Gtech Community Stadium are now stoma-friendly.

“Ensuring that football is for all is important to us at Brentford FC. We are always looking for ways to improve accessibility at the Gtech Community Stadium, and introducing stoma-friendly toilets is another step in creating an inclusive experience for fans.

“We understand the challenges faced by those with hidden disabilities, and we hope that these facilities will support fans who have different needs.”

– Connor Bagenal, Disability Access Officer, Brentford FC"

Read the full story here