Colostomy Association

Colostomy Association

At a glance

Causes

  • Children / families
  • Counselling / advice
  • Health and well being / research and care
  • Men
  • Women
  • Young people

Other details

Geographical remit: 
National - Britain

Objectives

Our Charity provides support to thousands of people who have had or about are to have a colostomy.  With almost one in every 500 people in the UK affected by stoma surgery, we provide a vital range of free services including:

  • 24 hour helpline
  • Range of literature
  • Quarterly magazine
  • Home or hospital visits
  • Two yearly open day
  • Private Facebook group
  • Informative website

Our vision is a world where having a stoma is not a barrier to living a full and active life.

We help people realise they are not alone at a time when they feel isolated and vulnerable following this life changing surgery.

Activities

We provide support to people living with a stoma, their families and carers and help to improve the quality of life for people with a stoma.
 

We aim to influence on policy makers and champion the right for every ostomate to receive adequate supplies, excellent care and ongoing support.
 

We raise awareness of the issues that people with a stoma face, to reduce the stigma and discrimination experienced.
 

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