Guides and Educational Resources

Jim* is a 60-year-old heating engineer. After being diagnosed with colon cancer, Jim underwent surgery to have a colostomy formed and has struggled with physical and psychological challenges.

Andrew*, a retired man with type 1 diabetes and an ileostomy received treatment for mucocutaneous separation which was observed during an initial post-operative review in a community setting.

Lisa* underwent an emergency laparotomy with a small bowel resection and double-barrelled ileostomy due to a bowel perforation after an elective caesarean section. Lisa received support to manage changes in the size and shape of her stoma and abdomen, frequent leaks, peristomal skin complications, and inconsistent output.

Aaron* underwent hernia repair and ileostomy refashioning surgery following complications from his original stoma formation. Aaron was experiencing increasing pain from incisional hernias.

From practical steps to embracing new ways of thinking, Dr Zainab Noor discusses psychological strategies to help you approach intimacy with confidence.

This guide explores practical tools and strategies to help you take care of your emotional wellbeing while living with a stoma. Written by Caroline Rudoni, a Stoma Care Nurse and Dr Zainab Noor, a Clinical Psychologist.

This article written by Dr Zainab Noor explores why sleep can feel so fragile after stoma surgery and offer psychological ways to ease the fear of your stoma bag leaking, rebuild a sense of safety, and support your body’s return to rest.

This article written by Dr Zainab Noor explores how stoma surgery can affect how people feel about their bodies. It looks at how the ways we try to protect ourselves can sometimes make us feel even more distant from our bodies and shares simple, practical steps to help rebuild a sense of connection and comfort over time.

This article written by Dr Zainab Noor describes some of the possible experiences related to pulling away from social life related to the challenges of living with an ostomy, and how small habits meant to protect you can keep you isolated.

Designed for Stoma Care Nurses and healthcare professionals who support patients with a stoma. This CPD-accredited course provides insights and advice about supporting stoma patients with their sexual wellbeing.

Mr Red*, a 75 year-old gentleman, had his urostomy formed following a cystectomy for bladder cancer. His stoma was flat and flush to the skin, making it difficult for a stoma pouch to achieve a secure seal. This resulted in numerous leaks and harmed Mr Red’s physical and psychological wellbeing.

Ms Orange* is a 78-year-old lady who had an end-colostomy formed in 2020 following a total abdominal hysterectomy. Ms Orange has a large, rounded stomach where the stoma is poorly spouted and flush to the skin. When sat upright, the stoma sits within a recessed area, and this can be exaggerated by movement.