On this page we have put other support organisations, Government and Non Government help sites, that you may find helpful to you the ostomist and your family during the time of need and to keep you informed and up to date with any new changes..
Cancer |
| Beating Bowel Cancer Awareness, Education and Support |
| Bowel Cancer UK Advisory Service |
| Cancer Research UK Easy to understand patient information on today’s research |
| Macmillan Cancer Support Information and Support for all the people affected by cancer |
| Penny Brohn Helping people to live with cancer |
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (IBD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
| Crohn’s Zone An Interactive forum based online community for all over the world |
| CICRA Crohn’s in Childhood Research Association Support for suffers and their families |
| Crohn’s and Colitis UK Support for sufferers and their families |
Diverticular Disease |
| Bladder and Bowel Foundation Dedicated section for people suffering from diverticular disease |
| Core Charity provides an insight to the on going research and information of diverticular disease |
IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| IBS Network National Charity supporting people living with irritable bowel syndrome |
| Core Charity provides an insight to the on going research and information of IBS |
Incontinence |
| Bladder and Bowel Foundation Dedicated section for people suffering from incontinence |
| Mitrofanoff Support Provides emotional support, reassurance, networking and information on bladder issues |
Hirschsprung’s Disease |
| Core Charity provides an insight to the on going research & information of Hirschsprung’s disease |
| NORD National Organisation for Rare Disorders has information on Hirschsprung’s disease |
| HMDSN Hirschsprung and Mobility Disorders Support Network has information for parents |
| REACH Committed to improve the lives of Children and their families who suffer with Hirschsprung’s Disease |
Hernia |
| The British Hernia Centre this site covers all forms of hernia’s including stoma hernias (parastomal) |
National & International Organisations |
| EOA European Ostomy Association |
| GLO Gay & Lesbian Ostomates |
| IA The Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group |
| CA Colostomy Association |
| UA Urostomy Association |
| Red Lion Group Internal Pouch Support Group |
| Mitrofanoff Support Group Internal bladder pouch support group |
| IOA International Ostomy Association |
| Living With A Stoma Comprehensive guide and information on stoma lifestyle issues |
| UOAA United Ostomy Association of America |
| EOS Expatriates Ostomates of Spain |
| Liga de Ostomizados de Portugal Ostomy Organisation in Portugal (right click on site and click on translation) |
| Love Your Gut Raising awareness of good gut health |
| Sexual Advice Association A professionally staffed confidential helpline |
Advice and Support |
| PALS Patient Advice and Liaison Service (put your post code and it will find the one nearest you) |
| Healthwatch England Healthwatch is part of your local community and provide support |
| Patient UK Provides comprehensive health information as provided by GP’s and nurses to patients during consultations |
| Patients Association Patients Helpline to answer queries and concerns you may have with the health care system |
| The National Counselling Society Find a Counselor in your area |
| Samaritans put your post code to find the nearest to you |
| Citizens Advice to find the nearest to you put your post code |
| Carers UK For Support to you as a carer |
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Benefit Enquiry Line Benefit Enquiry Line provides advice, information on benefits Rehab 4 Alcoholism is a free and impartial helpline for people troubled with drug and alcohol issues. Rehab 4 Alcoholism aims to save lives by stopping addiction before it becomes too late. Tel: 0800 111 4108 Web: https://www.rehab4alcoholism.com |
| Nutritionist Resource We believe in healthy eating and our web site provides the public with easy access to nutritional advice. Our contact details. Tel: 03333252514 Web: https://www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk |
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