5 top tips ostomates – be more organised in 2019
10th January 2019
With 2019 officially underway, it’s the perfect time to hit the reset button and put some new plans into place. Now is the chance for you to make sure that...
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New year, new you? Resolution ideas for those with a Stoma
7th January 2019
Here we go again: one year over, and another one has just begun! If you feel like you have over-indulged slightly over the festive period, you’re not alone! As 2019...
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Stoma advice for cold weather
18th December 2018
There’s a lot of information out there discussing the implications of a stoma in hot weather, but not quite as much for the cold. That’s partially because cold weather is...
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Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week 2018
29th November 2018
December 1st marks the start of an awareness week that’s close to all of our hearts here at Oakmed. Chron’s and Colitis Awareness Week is particularly important for spreading the...
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World Toilet Day – What the end of ‘toilet tax’ might mean for disabled facilities
15th November 2018
Monday the 19th of November marks a day that at first glance might seem a little bit odd, World Toilet Day. However, when you think about the importance of sanitation...
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Here’s how to get involved in World Kindness Day this year
12th November 2018
On Tuesday 13th November there’s one of the more unusual celebration days, World Kindness Day. Although it’s not overtly linked to the healthcare industry we think it’s important to celebrate...
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