Your May update from Colostomy UK

Welcome to your May update from Colostomy UK.

This month we announce the return of our popular Active Ostomates: At Home virtual classes, shine a spotlight on sore skin & leakage, and reveal two new stoma related publications that are available on book shelves now.

There's also the opportunity to get involved with so new research exploring the health benefits of being outdoors.

This is your newsletter and we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any comments, or suggestions on topics you would like us to cover.

Active Ostomates classes return.

Our Active Ostomates: At home virtual classes are back for another run next month.

Join us from the week starting June 9th, for 8 weeks of Pilates, Yoga, Chair Yoga and Mindfulness and Meditation classes all from the comfort of your own home.

Head to https://www.colostomyuk.org/active-ostomates to find out more and sign up!

Stoma 101

Our recent survey highlighted that Leakage and sore skin is the number one practical stoma management challenge that people face.

If you experience either leakage or sore skin on a regular basis we would advise speaking to your stoma nurse as they can help. It might be that there is a more suitable bag for you, for example.

You can also check out our tips for good skin care here

Careers at Colostomy UK

We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Support Co-ordinator, based at our office in Berkshire. Becoming a member of our team will help us to continue to better the lives of people living with stomas

Find out more about the role and how to apply https://www.colostomyuk.org/get-involved/work-for-us/

Looking for your next read?

Looking for your next read and searching for inspiration? A couple of new titles have just hit the shelves, and while they might be very different in terms of the tales they tell, they both have something in common: They're raising funds for us.

Josephine, Crazy Chauffeur: Trials & Trip-u-lations! by Linda Boulter tells the story of a lovable character devoted to her little dog.

Shimmy the Shark and his Stoma by Stephen Jefferson is a fun picture book that helps children embrace who they are with pride and confidence. Perfect for families, schools, and medical communities, this story offers a positive, uplifting message about resilience, self-esteem, and acceptance.

Dermatologically Accredited by Skin Health Alliance

Sponsored post by CliniMed

We are excited to announce that our range of Manuka honey infused hydrocolloid products, manufactured by our sister company, Welland Medical, have been awarded the Skin Health Alliance accreditation, a globally recognised mark of excellence in skin care and skin safety.

The Skin Health Alliance is the leading international accreditation body for skin health, and receiving the accreditation means that our products have been through an independent review by a panel of dermatologists. Each product goes through a process which evaluates clinical data, ingredients and proof of efficacy to prove that it meets the highest standards of skin safety.

Our range of Manuka honey infused hydrocolloid products includes:

You can order your free sample of any of the wide range of stoma care products we distribute at CliniMed on our website.

The 12 Hour journey

We've teamed up with researchers from UCL to explore the mental health benefits of being outdoors for 12 hours including being unplugged from devices for 12 hours, and we're looking for you to join in!

For more information, including details of how to register your interest in the 12-hour walk please click here.

Give a little change a lot

Give a little, change a lot.

Give a little and donate just £2 a month and change a lot for those living with a stoma, aiding the continued delivery of our key support services.

For more information and to sign up for a regular donation visit: https://www.colostomyuk.org/gal/