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Other sources of help

Other sources of help

Colostomy UK

Colostomy UK is a charity that SUPPORTS and EMPOWERS people living with a stoma. We’re here if you have questions, need support or just want to talk to someone who lives with a stoma.

We also run projects to empower ostomates to return to sports, hobbies and other interests and give them the confidence to take up fresh challenges. We are advocates for ostomates’ rights and their voice on the bigger issues.  Our campaigns raise awareness and encourage organisations to make their facilities more inclusive. Supporting and enhancing ostomates wellbeing is at the core of everything we do.

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The IBS Network

We are the national charity supporting people living with irritable bowel syndrome. Our mission is to provide information and advice, working alongside healthcare professionals to facilitate self-management. Thanks to your donations, we help thousands of IBS sufferers to live well with this debilitating condition.

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Ostomy Association of Ireland

Ostomy Associations of Ireland is a nonprofit organization that supports, people who have a stoma or internal pouch or who are about to have surgery. 

The Ostomy Associations of Ireland is the National Support Organisation for people who have a Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy or Internal Pouch. Individuals of all ages can have a STOMA as a result of having Cancer, Diverticultis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease or following having a Trauma to the abdomen.

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