Stay warm this #Christmas time with our Colostomy UK hoodies! All proceeds support our #ActiveOstomates campaign, so you can feel good about giving back too 💜 You can get yours here: https://ow.ly/jRiN50XuMAG#Christmas#ActiveOstomates#stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #stomaaware

Looking to get active with a stoma? Why not take a look at Rebecca's top tips on running? https://www.colostomyuk.org/running-with-a-stoma-rebeccas-top-tips/ #ActiveOstomates #stoma #stomaaware #colostomy #urostomy #ilostomy

Eeek, had to pause my daily exercise bike ride s breathing suddenly got difficult. See sudden spike! My sinus and throat have been irritated since yesterday, when it felt like Mrs KPH had emptied a full bottle of perfume in the front room, so am wondering if it got triggered by the exercise!

Oi, where are my tickles? That’s better!

Could your B12 levels be low after stoma surgery? This informative article by specialist dietitian Pooja Dhir explains why B12 matters and how to manage a deficiency. Read it here: https://ow.ly/52PM50Wy73L #Stomaaware #Stoma101 #Colostomy #Urostomy #Ileostomy

I am looking for someone to share my excellent studio at Tileyard in Kings Cross from January I only need mon, tues, wed each week, so Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun available Please DM me if interested

Not sure what to eat with a #Stoma? You’re not alone Diet can be a bit of a minefield for many people living with a #Stoma. Take a look at our website: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/diet/#Stoma?#Stomar call us on: 0800 328 4257 #Stoma #Stoma101 #StomaAware

Radio Gangsta.

Most disturbing!

its that time of year again if your in the UK #RSPB #BigGardenBirdwatch a bit of citizen science counting the wild birds to see how the different species are doing www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

“I’m a glass-half-full kind of person.” Danny Lloyd-Jones’s outlook has carried him through cancer, stoma surgery and nearly 100 treatment interventions - and still, he chooses optimism. Read the full story on our blog: https://ow.ly/mNm950XGM6S #stoma #stomaaware #colostomy

Are you looking for a meaningful way to promote your brand, product, or service? Our brand-new 2026 Media Pack is now live. Find out more: https://www.colostomyuk.org/get-involved/advertise-with-us/ #DigitalMarketing #Advertising #B2C #Stoma #StomaAware

“I began volunteering two years ago and now work part-time with the charity. They became like family—supporting my recovery and rebuilding my confidence. Now I’m proud to help others too." Please donate this Christmas: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/29455 #Stoma #StomaAware #colostomy

Help Colostomy UK win £1,000! 💜 Movement for Good are giving £1,000 to 120 charities — your nomination could make all the difference. Nominate us today: https://movementforgood.com/#nominateACharity#nominateACharity #movementforgood #stoma #stomaaware #12DaysOfGiving #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #colostomyuk

Time with your Stoma Nurse can be limited & it's easy to forget to report something when you do see them In the link below Stoma care nurse Jackie McPhail talks you through the 'PQRSTU' Assessment, to help you report pain to your Nurse https://ow.ly/8FMP50TqIV1 #Stoma #StomaAware

Seasons Greetings from M1ECC Antennas Limited. Remember, this is a busy time for deliveries, If you want your new antenna before Christmas last post is the 20th Dec In the (UK). Order this week for the rest of the world. m1ecc-antennas.co.uk

What makes an accessible toilet #stoma friendly, and why are they necessary? 🤔 Check out our website for our guidelines and details on how you can get involved in our #StomaAware campaign 💜https://www.colostomyuk.org/campaigns/toilets/#stoma#StomaAware#notalldisabilitiesarevisible #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy

Got an email to say DHL had delivered my parcel. They simply placed it under the step at the front door, no knock on or anything. Parcel says deliver in person. Had we not realised and stepped out, the parcel would’ve been crushed as the step was resting on it. Says received by gk! P1ss poor!

Just spent all afternoon looking for my Apple Watch, which turned out to be next to the laptop. The dust cover was obscuring it, so not an obvious place to look. Alas, the battery was so low that it turned off shortly after activating Find My. Sigh!

George thought a stoma at 13 would make him the “odd one out.” Now he’s racing across Europe and proving what’s possible: https://ow.ly/VQyg50XFyGs Help us bust myths: https://ow.ly/p83450XFyGq #stoma #stomaaware #stomamythbusters #urostomy #ileostomy #colostomy #colostomyuk #BBC

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Musk is now claiming that X is the No 1 news source in the EU. Brilliant how his very own Grok disagrees! I am aware I said Europe in the question, rather than the EU just to open it up a bit.

As an alternative to SOTA and POTA, and to make good use of the rain, I am proposing Cagoules On The Air (COTA) with three classes of success to achieve:- Class 3 - Slightly Moist Class 2 - Up To Me Wellies Class 1 - Wetter Than An Otters Pocket Cagoules must be blue (tradition).

Meet Elsie, the face of our 2025 Christmas Appeal. At 17 months, she lived in constant pain and couldn’t pass bowel movements without help. Colostomy UK supported her mum, Ella, through every step. Read her story & donate: https://ow.ly/W6FV50Xy3Qz #Stoma #StomaAware #Colostomy

What’s it really like to live with #IBD? What challenges do you face day to day? #IDB #CrohnsandColitis #crohnsandcolitisawarenessweek #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #ulcerativecolitis #crohnsdisease #microscopiccolitis #stoma #stomaaware

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December 1st - December 7th is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week 💜 Read more about Iolo's story with IBD: https://www.colostomyuk.org/my-name-is-iolo-edwards-and-this-is-my-stoma-story/ #CrohnsandColitis #crohnsandcolitisawarenessweek #stoma #stomaaware

Am I the only one to notice food prices suddenly shooting up? I gauge trends on the 4 pack of Snickers. These were £2.14 for a 4 pack in Asda yesterday, up from £1.89 the week before. It wasn’t that long ago they’d go on offer from around £1.40 to £1….

Thinking about getting more active with a stoma? Check out our #ActiveOstomates booklet. It's full of great hints & tips about things you can do on your own as well as signposting to our own and other activities: https://www.colostomyuk.org/active-ostomates/#ActiveOstomates #Stoma #StomaAware

Awww bums. The microwave has stopped working!

December 1st - December 7th is #crohnsandcolitisawarenessweek 💜 Over 2000 people with Crohn's and Colitis in the UK undergo stoma surgery every year. Visit our website for everything you need to know about the first steps of life with a stoma . https://ow.ly/QM0450Xtu9R

The difference to when we were young, and now, is we’d have gratefully received this and actually used it.

To the shops, and make haste, monitor is now only £49 cheeky gets had it on sale last week for £55!!!! www.currys.co.uk/products/msi...

Important warning!

“Colostomy UK were so helpful and even sent info to my school so my friends could learn about stomas with me!” Our volunteer-led helpline is a lifeline. A Christmas donation helps keep it open. Donate: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/29455 Nominate: https://movementforgood.com/#nominateACharity

Introduce yourself with 5 cars you've owned:- Vauxhall Viva - rotted as you drove VW Golf - worse than the Viva for rot Vauxhall Nova Vauxhall Astra Peugeot 205 Hyundai i20 Secondary at same time as above:- Ford Fiesta Suzuki Grand Vitara And that’s all of them ever!

We’re here for you. Our YouTube channel is full of supportive videos for anyone living with a stoma. Subscribe to Colostomy UK on YouTube: https://ow.ly/VbTz50XyzyE #stoma #stomaaware #colostomyuk #colostomy #urostomy #ilostomy

From 1959. If only they made this now, it would save most of us the unnecessary expense of buying both….

Well, I can thoroughly recommend the monitor, what a bargain!

Slidewinder DX, Taking the hard work out of activations, Crafting the ultimate portable radio experience, Top Performance in its class, That will exceed your expectations, #slidewinderdx #SOTA #pota #hamradio #radioamateur #Qro #qrp m1ecc-antennas.co.uk

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you have been to: Alas. I have only ever been to 4! The Spinners (I was very young and got dragged along!) Penetration Rolling Stones The Damned

Day 2 at the Occupational Therapy Show at the NEC today in Birmingham. Thank you to everyone who came to see us and also to our lovely volunteer Gaynor and Shauna from Colostomy UK! https://ow.ly/STrR50Xy06x #stoma #stomaaware #TheOTShow

Bliss

“The impact has been excellent,” she says. “My wellbeing has improved and I’ve learned so much. I feel stronger and more flexible, and the communities we’ve built are incredibly supportive.” Read full story: https://www.colostomyuk.org/carol-active-ostomates/ #stoma #stomaaware #activeostomates