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It is a very good idea to join one of the patient associations.They
provide excellent support and advice for ostomates and internal
pouch wearers, their families and their carers. Here are the three
U.K ostomy associations to choose from depending on your type of
stoma:
The Colostomy Association The Colostomy Association is a UK registered charity, established in November 2005 to represent the interests of people with a colostomy. Colostomy is not a subject that is openly discussed - hence there is a general lack of public knowledge on what it's like to have a stoma. We offer support, reassurance and practical information to anyone who may be about to have, or already has a colostomy. The Association provides assistance to those who are new to living with a colostomy as well as those who have been colostomates for many years. Appropriate support and advice is offered to families and carers both before and after surgery.
The Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group IA is a UK registered charity whose primary aim is to help people who have to undergo surgery which involves the removal of their colon (known as a colectomy) and the creation of either an ileostomy or an ileo-anal pouch. IA was established in 1956 and currently has a membership of around 10,000 throughout the UK and Ireland.
The Urostomy Association The Association was formed in 1971 as the Urinary Conduit Association to help people who are about to undergo or have undergone surgery resulting in diversion of the urinary stream. In 1984 the name was changed to the Urostomy Association (UA). The Aims of the Urostomy Association: To assist those who are about to undergo or who have undergone surgery which results in a urinary diversion. To improve the quality of life of people who have undergone urinary diversion surgery and those who care for them. To undertake such research as the membership feels is necessary to enhance the life of members.
If you are a new ostomate, currently reside in Scotland and are feeling things quite tight at the moment. The foundation will pay for your first annual subscribtion fee to one of these patient associations.Some require a membership fee, some don't. (if your a new double ostomate then foundation will cover both fees).
Please note: Due to the foundations tight budget, please do not abuse this offer, if you honestly can't meet the fees, then the foundation will happily help you out.
Ther are also many useful links to other ostomy organisation, relevent support groups, manufacturers and specalist garments. These links are located on their various pages in the Links drop down menu.
The Colostomy Association The Colostomy Association is a UK registered charity, established in November 2005 to represent the interests of people with a colostomy. Colostomy is not a subject that is openly discussed - hence there is a general lack of public knowledge on what it's like to have a stoma. We offer support, reassurance and practical information to anyone who may be about to have, or already has a colostomy. The Association provides assistance to those who are new to living with a colostomy as well as those who have been colostomates for many years. Appropriate support and advice is offered to families and carers both before and after surgery.
The Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group IA is a UK registered charity whose primary aim is to help people who have to undergo surgery which involves the removal of their colon (known as a colectomy) and the creation of either an ileostomy or an ileo-anal pouch. IA was established in 1956 and currently has a membership of around 10,000 throughout the UK and Ireland.
The Urostomy Association The Association was formed in 1971 as the Urinary Conduit Association to help people who are about to undergo or have undergone surgery resulting in diversion of the urinary stream. In 1984 the name was changed to the Urostomy Association (UA). The Aims of the Urostomy Association: To assist those who are about to undergo or who have undergone surgery which results in a urinary diversion. To improve the quality of life of people who have undergone urinary diversion surgery and those who care for them. To undertake such research as the membership feels is necessary to enhance the life of members.
If you are a new ostomate, currently reside in Scotland and are feeling things quite tight at the moment. The foundation will pay for your first annual subscribtion fee to one of these patient associations.Some require a membership fee, some don't. (if your a new double ostomate then foundation will cover both fees).
Please note: Due to the foundations tight budget, please do not abuse this offer, if you honestly can't meet the fees, then the foundation will happily help you out.
Ther are also many useful links to other ostomy organisation, relevent support groups, manufacturers and specalist garments. These links are located on their various pages in the Links drop down menu.
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