News

We will update this page on a regular basis keeping you informed of specific issues. We will be monitoring the progress of the Department of Health consultations and the Scottish Executive pilot, and will provide you with new information as it becomes available.

Securicare Stoma Health Days - Monday, August 23, 2010

SecuriCare mobile stoma clinic will be visiting Durham, Hereford and Leicester. As well as meeting your own stoma nurse for a check up, you can enjoy holistic treatments, discover the latest in stoma care and meet new friends, including your CA, IA and UA representatives. The clinic will be open from 10am - 4pm with refreshments served all day, and prize draws and giveaways galore. For more information call 0800 036 0100.

Tidings Summer 2010, Issue 18 - Thursday, July 08, 2010

The Summer issue of Tidings is now available. If you are not registered and would like to receive a copy please contact head office. Articles in this issue include, gardening with a stoma, Problematic stomas...dips and creases, diverticular disease and Breakaway weekends for young ostomates age 4-18.

Nadine Coyle to support Colostomates - Saturday, May 29, 2010

Nadine Coyle (of Girls Aloud) has announced she is on a mission to take the taboo out of living with a colostomy. She has become a celebrity ambassador for scottish firm Vanilla Blush, who make underwear for ostomates. Nadine told BBC news "I was amazed at the negative connotations that surrounds people with a stoma and also shocked at the lack of exposure in the mainstream media. This is one taboo which I am right on board in helping to smash."
This is fantastic news for the CA and all ostomates, we welcome Nadine and look forward to following her on her mission! Articles have appeared in the national press and on BBC and Sky News