Colostomy UK
We exist to make a positive difference for anyone impacted by any kind of stoma or stoma surgery.
Founded in 1967, we became a registered charity in 2006, and we maintain our original mission to this day: to support people with stomas and those who care about them.
There are now over 200,000 people living with a stoma at any one time in the UK who benefit from the work that we do as we:
Provide practical and emotional support and advice whenever it’s needed.
Run projects that empower and build the confidence to take on fresh challenges.
Are a voice on the issues that matter, campaigning and advocating for ostomates’ rights.
We want to live in a world where having a stoma presents no obstacles or barriers and carries no stigma.
Ruth Beaney on BBC Midlands Today - Stoma Friendly Toilets
Liverpool ONE Introduces New Stoma Friendly Toilets
BBC Look North Yorkshire, News with Katie Thirling: Breaking Stigma Around Living With a Stoma
Mollie Pearce on BBC Morning Live - Colostomy UK Stoma Friendly Toilets
BBC Politics North | Stoma Aware Day | Katie Thirling – Colostomy UK
Leeds girl breaks stigma ahead of Stoma Awareness Day
Colostomy UK & Adele Roberts on BBC: Tackling Stoma Stigma After 7 Marathons
Team Colostomy UK Rugby League on BBC Breakfast this morning
Why Stoma Friendly Toilet facilities are important
Stomas, Menopause, HRT, and you
Colostomy Irrigation for the health care professionals - An educational video
Colostomy Irrigation for the patients - An alternative method of bowel management
Colostomy UK speaks about Stoma Awareness on Stoma Aware Day 2024 - BBC Breakfast
Stoma Aware Day 2024 - Do you see me?
Colostomy UK works with Coronation Street on new storyline where character has stoma surgery
Colostomy UK BBC News feature with Giovanni Cinque and Matt Forde
Volunteers Week Celebration Video
Giving Tuesday 2020
Active Ostomates: at Home' Chair Yoga - Week Four - Spine, Side Body & Twists Lisa Middleton
'Active Ostomates : at Home' Chair Yoga - Week Three - Hips, legs and feet
Active Ostomates : at Home' Chair Yoga - Week Two - Head, Neck and Shoulders
'Active Ostomates: at Home' Chair Yoga - Week one - Arms and Hands
Colostomy UK: BIG open day exhibitor Securicare
BIG open day: Hollister
Colostomy UK: BIG open day exhibitor CUI wear
Colostomy UK: Stoma 66 Challenge
Colostomy UK: BIG open day exhibitor Convatec
BIG Open Day: Creative Minds Art