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/

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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/

#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!!!!

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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.

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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.

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#MeatRaffleAlbums

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!

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#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

Useful little item, just over £12 from the Bay. Comes with two bonus upgrades: freedom and passion!

Order your Christmas Cards today from Colostomy UK! 🎄

Our share of the sales of these cards will help us continue to provide our services to everyone who needs us throughout the festive season.

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