Charity that SUPPORTS and EMPOWERS people living with a #stoma. Your voice on the bigger issues; campaigning, & running projects. #StomaAware www.ColostomyUK.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwvjvknrjd23For Stoma Aware Day, Arella’s mum shares their story of adjusting to life with a stoma after her daughter had her stoma. “Your feelings are valid too. You’re allowed to find it hard. You’re allowed to have bad days.” colostomyuk.org/you-dont-have-to-do-it-alone-arellas-story02 Oct 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvjvknrjd23https://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwus3tc2hr2lCome and visit us tomorrow for Stoma Aware Day! Come and meet our team and find out what Stomas Unlocked is all about! Pop along, say hello and help us unlock understanding, support and choice! Find out more and see how you can get involved: https://ow.ly/Ht4f50ZS9e402 Oct 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwus3tc2hr2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwszhwbfwu25“You’re not just getting your life back, you are getting a brand new one.” When Suzie had two emergency operations in March and April 2026, she never expected to wake up with two stomas. “You are still you. You are still amazing and strong and brave.” https://ow.ly/Gjwk50ZToQ701 Oct 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwszhwbfwu25https://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwsbmvhv3k222 DAYS TO GO! Stoma Aware Day is almost here! Stoma Aware Day is this Saturday, 3rd October! There are lots of ways you can get involved with Stomas Unlocked and help us unlock understanding, support and choice for people living with a stoma. https://ow.ly/OAke50ZS82k01 Oct 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsbmvhv3k22https://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwqiwxweeq2vJoin us for our free webinar: Rectal Discharge and Mucus: Understanding and Managing It with a Stoma - sponsored by Coloplast 📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026 ⏰ 1pm–2pm 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams 🎟️ Free to attend.Find out more and book your free place https://ow.ly/F1by50ZP4zR30 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqiwxweeq2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwpr62ayqy23Arella has a stoma called ‘Gabby Button’ and came along in person to collect her Stoma Aware T-shirts! It was so lovely to meet Arella and her family, and we loved seeing her excitement about being part of Stoma Aware Day! For more support: https://www.colostomyuk.org/support/30 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwpr62ayqy23https://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwo3tesdzt2zUnlocking understanding. Unlocking support. Unlocking choice. Behind all of this is one thing that makes it possible: your support. Every donation helps Colostomy UK unlock more for everyone living with a stoma. Help us unlock more, this Stoma Aware Day. https://www.colostomyuk.org/donate/29 Sep 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwo3tesdzt2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwnap2kqjv2iWe’re looking for a Corporate & Commercial Partnerships Manager to help us build partnerships and develop new income opportunities to support people living with a stoma. £42k FTE | 21 hrs/week | Hybrid 📅 Closing: 12 October, 9am Find out more & apply: https://ow.ly/5Zjr50ZRm4a29 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnap2kqjv2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwli22lqwo2vMissed our webinar on Managing and Preventing Leakage with a Stoma? Sue from @convatec.bsky.social explores why leaks happen, how they can affect your skin and what can contribute to a cycle of ongoing leakage. Watch the webinar and find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQKaD8Hj2FA28 Sep 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwli22lqwo2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwkqa5uinj2i5 days until Stoma Aware Day! Have you got your #StomaAware T-shirt? Every person living with a stoma has their own experiences, challenges and achievements. Order yours today: https://colostomyuk.bigcartel.com/product/stoma-aware-t-shirt28 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwkqa5uinj2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwixjbkg5d25Want to be part of Stomas Unlocked? Stoma Aware Day is coming on 3 October, and we want as many people as possible to help us unlock greater understanding, support and choice for people living with a stoma. Request your campaign pack today: https://ow.ly/MEOk50ZBQBE 27 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwixjbkg5d25https://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwdwmaxbxa2yJoin us for our free webinar: Rectal Discharge and Mucus: Understanding and Managing It with a Stoma - sponsored by Coloplast 📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026 ⏰ 1pm–2pm 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams 🎟️ Free to attend.Find out more and book your free place https://ow.ly/F1by50ZP4zR25 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdwmaxbxa2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwd6uedrse2rDietitian Sophie Medlin talks about why hydration is more important for people who have undergone stoma surgery and explains the counter-intuitive advice to add salt to liquids. For more information on diet and stomas https://ow.ly/pcJZ50Z3jtl25 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwd6uedrse2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwaye5o4l62zWe’re looking for a Corporate & Commercial Partnerships Manager to help us build partnerships and develop new income opportunities to support people living with a stoma. £42k FTE | 21 hrs/week | Hybrid 📅 Closing: 12 October, 9am Find out more & apply: https://ow.ly/lagY50ZQTz324 Sep 2026 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwaye5o4l62zhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mwaoehteyo2zStomas Unlocked is coming to a location near you! On 3 October 2026, our Stomas Unlocked pop-up stands will be out and about, helping to unlock understanding, support and choice for people living with a stoma. Come along & ask questions and find out more: https://ow.ly/8pTX50ZNMju24 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwaoehteyo2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mw65vk5q2q2ySeptember is Urology Awareness Month, and it's estimated that 1 in 2 of us will be affected by a urology condition during our lifetime. For some people, treatment may mean having a urostomy. Read Merv's full story: https://www.colostomyuk.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-urostomate/23 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw65vk5q2q2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mw3ngmbx6s26Join us for our free webinar: Wind, Gas & Pouch Problems: Practical Tips for Living More Comfortably with a Stoma - sponsored by Coloplast 📅 Tuesday 29 September - ⏰ 1pm–2pm. Find out more and book your free place: https://www.colostomyuk.org/living-more-comfortably-with-a-stoma/22 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw3ngmbx6s26https://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvzrihetck2aAre you a nurse or healthcare professional? We're at ASCN - stand W19. Come and say hello, find out more about the support we provide and pick up resources for you and your patients. We’ll be presenting our new Sex and Relationships project on Tuesday 22 September at 12.05pm. lnkd.in/edZpsZG421 Sep 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzrihetck2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvz4xrmpfi2pUnlocking understanding. Unlocking support. Unlocking choice. Behind all of this is one thing that makes it possible: your support. Every donation helps Colostomy UK unlock more for everyone living with a stoma. Help us unlock more, this Stoma Aware Day. https://www.colostomyuk.org/donate/ 21 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvz4xrmpfi2phttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvxeatjc7q2yWant to be part of Stomas Unlocked? Stoma Aware Day is coming on 3 October, and we want as many people as possible to help us unlock greater understanding, support and choice for people living with a stoma. Request your campaign pack today: https://ow.ly/4NpT50ZBQBi 20 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvxeatjc7q2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvwmiraxso2b"One thing I wish I’d known from the beginning is that you also have a choice about who delivers your stoma products." - Read Georgie's story: https://ow.ly/TSjO50ZxoPi That's why Unlocking Choice is one of the three pillars of Stomas Unlocked. https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/stomas-unlocked/20 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvwmiraxso2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvutryrmz62uOur new 3 Questions to ask at your Stoma Review leaflet can help you feel informed, ask about your options and get the support that’s right for you. Take a look and use it to prepare for your next review: https://ow.ly/5YL350ZHH3m 19 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvutryrmz62uhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvu3zukexx26Our #Stoma helpline is open 365 days a year on 0800 328 4257 📞 or try our live chat: colostomyuk.org If you're looking for practical or emotional support, or just want someone to listen, call one of our trained volunteers anytime 💜19 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvu3zukexx26https://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvsdfowhzi2iJoin us for our free webinar: Rectal Discharge and Mucus: Understanding and Managing It with a Stoma - sponsored by Coloplast 📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026 ⏰ 1pm–2pm 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams 🎟️ Free to attend.Find out more and book your free place https://ow.ly/49nF50ZP4BO18 Sep 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsdfowhzi2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvruicp7fv2hAs Stoma Aware Day approaches, we’re delighted to welcome Shrewsbury Town FC to our growing community of Stoma Friendly Football Clubs! Read the full story: https://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/2026/september/17/shrewsbury-town-improve-accessibility-at-croud-meadow #StomaFriendly #StomaAware18 Sep 2026 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvruicp7fv2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvrllljfly2xHelp raise awareness where you live, work or volunteer. Request your free Stomas Unlocked Pack and start conversations that build understanding. Request your pack at: https://ow.ly/t5wc50ZNHK5 This is Claire and she shares her own story. #StomasUnlocked #StomaAware18 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvrllljfly2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvp34nrwh22mSupport from Colostomy UK can make a difference to someone’s stoma journey. Your donations help make it possible. Together, we can unlock a future where people with a stoma feel understood, supported and empowered. Help unlock more: colostomyuk.org/donate17 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvp34nrwh22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvmkn4gt6b2tJoin us for our free webinar: Wind, Gas & Pouch Problems: Practical Tips for Living More Comfortably with a Stoma - sponsored by Coloplast 📅 Tuesday 29 September - ⏰ 1pm–2pm. Find out more and book your free place: https://www.colostomyuk.org/living-more-comfortably-with-a-stoma/16 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmkn4gt6b2thttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvk27eljpq2hEvery story helps challenge misconceptions, build understanding and remind others they're not alone. Could your story make a difference? Find out how to get involved at: https://ow.ly/iX0350Zxorq "I felt completely overwhelmed." https://ow.ly/bwhy50Zxorr #StomasUnlocked #StomaAware15 Sep 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvk27eljpq2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/colostomyuk.bsky.social/post/3mvibi6iqc62hTake a look at our stoma-friendly toilet venues across the UK on our website! There's over 1350 venues and growing! Facilities like hooks, shelves, bins & full-length mirrors – small changes that make a big difference for people living with a #stoma: https://ow.ly/AmWi50YefJl14 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7rkyzfitz5lpazcbbkgi7wd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvibi6iqc62h