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Welcome to Colostomy UK's September Update
You Stepped Up again - thank you!
A massive thank you to everyone who took part in our Step Up For Stomas: The 39 Challenge campaign. Despite the uncertain times it was fabulous to see how many of you walked, cycled, baked, jumped, juggled, and knitted your way to raising funds for us. Rest assured that you are making a difference and your efforts will help us to continue to be there for everyone who needs us.
If you set up fundraising pages via Just Giving or Facebook all the money donated to you will be transferred directly to us. if you've been collecting pledges using a sponsorship form now's the time to call in those pledges. You can send cheques to Colostomy UK, 100 Berkshire Place, Winnersh RG41 5RD, and if you'd rather transfer the funds raised to us please just get in touch by email to getinvolved@colostomyuk.org
We'll be announcing the final amount raised by the end of the year.
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Last chance to win big and support Colostomy UK!
This weekend is your last chance to enter our annual prize draw and win big while supporting Colostomy UK. Tickets are only a £1 each and just like with Step Up For Stomas, every purchase will help us support more people living with a stoma.
You can enter online here and we'll be announcing the winners in next months newsletter. We'd really appreciate your support! |
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Did you know? - blockages
Our information on blockages is the single most visited page on our website this year with nearly 31,000 page views already. Blockages are also known as bowel obstructions and one can lead to the output from your stoma slowing down or even stopping completely.
While most people are able to live life with a stoma as they did before their surgery, sometimes stoma problems arise which like blockages which do cause concern. Check out our information and tips on managing everything from blockages to parastomal hernias, or ballooning here |
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Supporting our Stoma Aware campaign
We need your support to make our high streets more Stoma Aware
Our Stoma Aware day activity highlighted the impact society not being Stoma Aware can have on many people. Lack of suitable toilet facilities, and a lack of awareness of who may need to use an accessible toilet and why, can have a devastating impact, reducing mobility and increasing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
We want our campaign to be a catalyst for change and we need your help. We've created a series of tools that you can use to present to business and organisations in your area to encourage them to make their facilities Stoma Friendly. These include an introductory letter you can print off, our Stoma Friendly toilet guidelines and a Stoma Aware poster. If you'd like us to send you hard copies email getinvolved@colostomyuk.org
If everyone who receives this newsletter convinced just one business to become Stoma Aware they'd be over 10,000 places more welcoming to people living with a stoma. Now that would be real change! |
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Do you want more?
Do you want more from Colostomy UK? Whether you're looking for support, information or the latest charity news our online communities will have the right platform for you.
Through our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages you'll get a great mixture of advice, guidance, news, and topical stories, while our Facebook support group is a safe, confidential space where you can speak with thousands of other people who live with a stoma. The group is ‘closed’ meaning that only other members can see what you post.
If you want more from Colostomy UK just click on any of the links above.
Did you know that you can also promote your business or brand through sponsored social media posts on our platforms. Please email getinvolved@colostomyuk.org for more details |
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Open days and events
We've been out and about recently meeting with ostomates, and health & social care professionals.
It's been great to get back on the road. This month we've been to the Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) annual conference in Harrogate, and Best Practice at the NEC Birmingham. Best practice is the UK’s number one event for the Primary Care and General Practice Community, an important area for us to focus on. Check out our events listings on our website for details of open days and other exhibitions we'll be attending. |
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Get festive with Colostomy UK
We've teamed up with Charity cards online to offer a pack of ten cards and envelopes for just £4.50
If you're looking to send your loved ones a Christmas card this year why not spread a bit of stoma awareness as well as festive cheer and shop with us. All profits from sales of our Christmas card packs will help us to better support more people living with a stoma.
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An important part of our work is campaigning - find out more.
If you would like to support Colostomy UK , we'd be very grateful to receive your donation. Check out ways to donate via our website.
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