Colostomy UK

We exist to make a positive difference for anyone impacted by any kind of stoma or stoma surgery.

Founded in 1967, we became a registered charity in 2006, and we maintain our original mission to this day: to support people with stomas and those who care about them.

There are now over 200,000 people living with a stoma at any one time in the UK who benefit from the work that we do as we:

Provide practical and emotional support and advice whenever it’s needed.
Run projects that empower and build the confidence to take on fresh challenges.
Are a voice on the issues that matter, campaigning and advocating for ostomates’ rights.

We want to live in a world where having a stoma presents no obstacles or barriers and carries no stigma.