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Winter activities with kids with a stoma | by Rachel

Name me a busier time of year than the festive period when you have children.

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Sleep and your stoma: how to get a restful night | by Rachel

Getting a good night’s sleep can seem like a distant memory with a stoma.

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Living life fully with a stoma | by Angelina

Living with a stoma was never something I imagined but it has become part of my life and part of who I am.

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Celebrating small wins with a stoma | by Anna

There are so many challenges to living with a stoma.

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Hen do abroad with a stoma | by Ayesha

A hen party is usually crazy busy from start to finish!

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Winter stoma care routine

Winter can be a challenging time for stoma care.

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Managing stoma ballooning during the festive season

With a few simple tweaks, ballooning doesn’t need to interrupt your fun.

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Christmas with a stoma: what to expect

Your first Christmas with a stoma can feel like a big milestone.

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Returning to work after surgery | by Louise

The last 16 years healthwise for me have been a little traumatic to say the least!

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Finding joy in the little things with a stoma | by Louise

The last 16 years healthwise for me have been a little traumatic to say the least!

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Men’s health awareness month: why talking matters | by Kevin

Men’s health awareness month is more than a date that comes around each year, it’s a reminder that we as men need to start having honest conversations about what we are either going through or have been through.

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Enjoying food with a stoma | by Summer

Cosy season has officially arrived which means so has the time for hearty comfort foods to get us through the winter.

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