Information

Many people have never heard of a stoma before surgery, and in many cases a stoma may be unplanned. Information provided is often purely medical and may not deal with the emotional impact. We provide:

•Website

•Leaflets delivered to your door

•24/7 Helpline for practical advice

•Peer to Peer advice through facebook closed group

•Quarterly Magazine Tidings

Support

Many people with a stoma quickly feel isolated. They may have no one in their lives who has a stoma, or understands what they are going through. We provide:

•24/7 helpline. You’ll talk to trained staff members, DBS checked and other ostomates

•Closed Facebook Group

•Pinpoint you to Support Groups + other organisations

•Tidings magazines with real stories and experiences

Encouragement

A stoma should never be a barrier to living your life. Anxiety about going out is common.The world at large does not understand the needs of people with a stoma.

•Helping to set up Support Groups

•Stoma Friendly Toilets in INTU and Sainsburys,Sporting Grounds and Salisbury City

•Chair yoga and archery for support groups

•Ostomate only swimming

•Rugby league team -

•Creative minds- art therapy sessions

Awareness

With a lack of awareness with the general public, we have teamed up with public organisations to provide more training around stoma needs.

•Member of PIPS (Patient Industry & Professionals)

•Reaching out to Stoma Care Departments

•Providing training for Carers

•Raising awareness around hidden conditions

•Members of the CAA

•Providing training for airport security staff

•Member of accessibility forums

•Providing travel advice