Transport for London (TfL) is marking Priority Seating Week by raising awareness of invisible disabilities and health conditions, including life with a stoma. Artist Tracey Emin, who has spoken publicly about living with a stoma, has recorded announcements across the network encouraging passengers to “look up” and offer their seat to someone who may need it more.
For many people living with a stoma, standing on crowded public transport can be physically difficult and emotionally stressful. Fatigue, pain and anxiety about leaks are not always visible, but having access to a seat can make a huge difference.
We have been proud to support TfL’s work to improve understanding of life with a stoma and the challenges some people can face when travelling on public transport. Fatigue, pain and anxiety about leaks can make standing for long periods difficult, and access to a seat can make a huge difference to someone’s journey.
For many people living with a stoma, the challenges of using public transport are not always visible, but they are very real. | 
