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.

This page brings together clear, concise video demonstrations showing how to use each format in the Appeel Sterile range; sachet, foam applicator, wipes and spray – to help support best practice in clinical care.

This case study explores the real-life experiences of five patients who successfully used Tensi+ to manage overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Their stories illustrate how this non-invasive, self-administered therapy, designed for use at home, helped reduce urgency and frequency, improve sleep, and restore confidence and independence.

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.

This CPD-accredited course explores the role of fixation devices, also including urinary sheaths within continence care, focusing on how they enhance patient comfort and ensure stability, including the secure attachment of drainage bags.