#Stoma101

Proctectomy surgery' or 'Barbie Butt' surgery, is where your rectum and anus are removed and sewn up permanently.

Written by stoma care nurse Jackie McPhail, this article in our most recent issue of Tidings, discusses the process of undergoing this surgery, the recovery period and what life is like afterwards  https://www.colostomyuk.org/infor.../useful-articles-stomas/

Media Update!

Last week we featured alongside comedian Matt Forde on BBC News, to discuss the positive impact that public figures openly discussing their stomas can have on our community. You can watch the full feature on our You Tube channel.

Earlier this week one of our Stoma Friendly toilets campaigners Kirk Spence appeared on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle to talk about the need for more Stoma Friendly toilets in Northern Ireland. You can listen to the interview here. Kirk features after 1 hour 5 minutes.

 And if you would like to request one of our Stoma Aware campaign packs please just send us an email with your full address. 

Sheffield Wednesday might be one of the oldest football clubs in the world and one of the five oldest professional association football clubs in England, but they are also one of the newest to become Stoma Friendly.

Thanks to support from Colostomy UK and Level Playing Field all eleven accessible toilets at Hillsborough will provide a safe, clean space, with clear signage, as well as supporting those with additional needs. Read the full story here 

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I am ... NOT defined by my stoma.

We help people get back to the business of living after stoma surgery.
Please donate here so we can continue to support people like Natalie.

"As a keen swimmer, wondering how a stoma would affect the hobby that is my go-to mindfulness method was one of many worries I had before undergoing stoma surgery due to cancer. Thanks to Colostomy UK, and the rest of the ostomate community — my concerns were unfounded!" 

We are looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team at Colostomy UK! 

The following vacancies are open:

Fundraising Executive
Trustee with Clinical Experience (voluntary) 
Volunteers and Support Administrator

For more information about any of the roles listed, including their respective job packs, and details of how you can apply, please visit https://www.colostomyuk.org/get-involved/work-for-us/