Find information - at a glance

Welcome to our information pages - this area offers at a glance, a wealth of information available to you, specifically written for colostomates, their families and their carers.

How to use this page - each panel has built in links which take you on to other pages of articles, literature and factsheets, stoma care guides, hints and tips, plus a comprehensive information specific A-Z glossary for ostomates, we are especially pleased to offer a page for young colostomates and other resources that we hope will assist you in your search for information.

Feedback - we welcome your ideas and suggestions for this area, we aim to build a centre of excellence, available to all. We will be constantly updating this resource to keep abreast of new ideas, product developments and medical information.

The material and content contained in 'Find information' is for general information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The Colostomy Association does not endorse any medical product, treatment protocol or service or provide medical advice to patients, nor is it responsible for material you find on other sites. Users of these resources should not rely exclusively on information provided as information about health care changes constantly. All specific medical questions should be discussed with your GP.