Welcome to Tidings
Dedicated to Colostomates and their Carers

We are celebrating our tenth anniversary - establishing 'Tidings' as the premiere magazine for Colostomates, their families and their carers. Written specifically by the Colostomy Association for the Ostomate Community, 'Tidings' provides a voice through which Ostomates can exchange experiences and practical ideas, obtain supportive information and educational material, and keep up with the latest products and government legislation.

Tidings magazine has a readership of approx. 30,000, so if you are currently reading this and you are about to download the latest 'Tidings' or one of our back issues you will be in good company!















Here's what some of readers have to say...

"I saw your magazine 'Tidings' for the first time on Thursday evening, at a meeting organised by stoma nurses. I fin it a terrific magazine and it has been a great help to me. B.C. (Mrs)"

" I just love 'Tidings' and can't wait for each issue. I drop everything and read it cover to cover. I find so much valuable information, hints and tip. L.B. (Mrs)"

'Tidings' magazines for Download

Please see below a list of 'Tidings' Magazines from the latest issue ten through to issue one, available to download and print for registered users. The files listed are PDF files (portable document format) to view these files you will require the latest plugin for Adobe Acrobat Reader (which may already be installed on your computer) available from Adobe.com or simply click 'Get Acrobat Reader' to receive the latest free download.

If you are already registered with the colostomy Association then please click on the Login link at the top of the page to logon and you will then be able to download the print the Leaflets and Booklets.  If you have not registered please click here or click on the Register link at the top of any page.

Inside...About National Conference, Readers stories, New stoma care products and services, Rectal pain, Erectile Dysfunction, An ostomate's view on intimacy, In the news, Tidings celebrates 10 years, Update on DH consultations, What is a prolapsed stoma, Marketplace, Dear Nurse, Readers writes, Fundraising, Support group in the spotlight

Insi

Inside...Readers stories, Choosing the right pouch, New stoma care products and services, Hints and tips for new colostomates, Macmillan Cancer Support, Parastomal hernias, Dear Nurse, Readers writes, Fundraising, Support group in the spotlight.



Autumn 2007 Issue 7

Inside...First National Meeting, Why go to an open day, Stoma Reversal, Breakaway, Learning to live with a colostomy, Colostomates of the past-J.B.S.Haldane, Dear Nurse, Readers writes, Fundraising, Support group in the spotlight.



Summer 2007 Issue 6

Inside...Diverticular disease, New travel insurance policy for ostomates, Dear Nurse, A day in the life of Clinical Nurse specialist - Julie Rust, Welfare benefits, Update on DH consultations, Readers writes, Fundraising, Support group in the spotlight.



Spring 2007 Issue 5

Inside...New stoma care products and services, Helpline service, What to wear, Readers stories, Holiday and travel guide, Dear Nurse, Readers writes, Fundraising, Support group in the spotlight.




Year 2006

Winter 2006 Issue 4

Inside...Colostomy Association one year on, Fundraising, Medical feature, Changing world of stoma care, Medicines and your colostomy, Colostomy Irrigation, Dear Nurse, Readers stories, Support group in the spotlight.




Autumn 2006 Issue 3

Inside...Fundraising, Questionnaire, Colostomates of the past-Matisse, Starting a support group, Readers stories, Waste disposal for colostomates, Dear Nurse, Support group in the spotlight.




Summer 2006 Issue 2

Inside...A fully fledged charity, Fundraising, Feature story, Volunteer story, An Ostomates guide to Travel, Colostomates of the past-R.J. Mitchell, Readers stories, Mrsa and Bowel surgery, Dear Nurse, The expert patient programme.




Spring 2006 Issue 1

Fundraising, Diet tips, Readers stories, Dear nurse, Support groups, Medical feature - Why have I got a Colostomy at all, Article about Glynn Davies.