Gill Castle’s Journey: From Ostomate to Charity Founder
Following a traumatic birth in late 2011, I underwent colostomy surgery and was subsequently medically retire...
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My Party Season: Managing Boundaries, Birthdays and Busy Days with a Stoma
Some months back, I agreed it would be a good idea to write an article about party season for December. More ...
Finding the right exercise with a bowel stoma
Before I start, I feel I must make it clear that I am not qualified to give advice about exercise. We’re all differ...
Watch Your Language: Talking Inclusively Around Disability
Fittleworth’s Spinal Cord Injury Specialist, Andy Adamson, meets new people daily as part of his job, and b...
Eating ‘free from’ with a bowel stoma
Our expert dietitian, Laura Coster, shares her top tips for eating ‘free from’ with a bowel stoma. ‘Fre...
Accessible Toilets: Breaking Down Misconceptions
When you live with an invisible disability, or condition, device, or impairment, it can sometimes feel like t...
A Call to Friends and Family: The Power of Asking ‘Are You Okay?’
In my last post, I touched on some of the challenges I faced and the gaps I experienced regardi...
Balancing Blood Sugar and Gut Health: Diabetes and Stoma-Friendly Eating
At first glance, managing both diabetes and a bowel stoma might seem challenging. However, in this blog, dietitian, L...
Beyond the Fear: Thriving in Exercise with a Stoma
Victoria Danson had a brilliant vision: to establish a support group in Lancashire specifically catering to i...
Resilience and Reinvention: My Career Journey Post-Spinal Cord Injury
Andy Adamson is Fittleworth’s Spinal Cord Injury Specialist.
He plays a pivotal role as a primary co...