In May 2008 a brand new Ostomy support charity launched in the UK covering support for not just colostomates, or just ileostomates, or just urostomates, but in fact for ALL ostomates in the UK.
“Dignitaries and representatives from charities, hospitals and companies turned out to celebrate the national launch of Ostomy Lifestyle, which seeks to empower people, enabling them to make informed choices and to communicate frankly about all aspects of stoma surgery.” *
“If you have been affected by stoma surgery or would like to find out how you can support Ostomy Lifestyle then please contact the Careline on 0800 731 4264 or 0118 324 0089.” *
If you’d like to read the press release please click on the read more link below where you can find a copy of it in full.
Everyone at Ostomyland would like to wish Ostomy Lifestyle all the best success for the future and look forward to hearing more from this exciting, new charity.
Jason D
Webmaster
Site-Owner & Colostomate
* = Quote from Ostomy Lifestyle Press Release
Ostomy Lifestyle Launch Press Release
A new charity offering information and support to anyone affected by stoma surgery was launched in Reading, Berkshire, in May. Dignitaries and representatives from charities, hospitals and companies turned out to celebrate the national launch of Ostomy Lifestyle, which seeks to empower people, enabling them to make informed choices and to communicate frankly about all aspects of stoma surgery.
Ostomy Lifestyle provides a unique Careline service, and demonstrates why it is important to discuss and understand bowel and bladder surgery and what it really means to have a stoma. Often this is seen as a negative subject with great stigma.
Ostomy Lifestyle is tackling stigma head on, ensuring anyone affected by bowel and bladder surgery has the right to lead a full and active life. Founder and Chief Executive Neil Basil said:
“We help people to see the stoma for what it really is – a life saving operation, not a hindrance to leading a full and active life. We also want to encourage people with a stoma to adopt a positive, proactive attitude and to get on with their life as they always have, maybe even better than before.”
The Careline is free, and operated by trained volunteers who have all had stoma surgery. Careline operators give reliable and relevant information which is based on knowledge gained through training and research, rather than simply drawing on personal experiences. Ostomy Lifestyle also supplies information and training for nurses, carers, and anyone else with an interest, and are working to raise awareness of ostomy issues, amongst both the medical profession and the general public.
Careline Supervisor Helen Farrell said:
“This is a subject that affects many thousands of people every year. By providing a centralised resource we ensure that everyone who has stoma surgery gets the appropriate support, right from the start.”
If you have been affected by stoma surgery or would like to find out how you can support Ostomy Lifestyle then please contact the Careline on 0800 731 4264 or 0118 324 0089.
Ostomy Lifestyle
4 The Chambers, East Street, Reading RG1 4JF
Office tel: 0118 324 0069
Office email: admin@ostomylifestyle.org
Website: www.ostomylifestyle.org
