In the lead-up to World Ostomy Day 2025 on Saturday, October 4th, Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland is proud to launch a new resource: the “Living with a Stoma” Pocket Guide - a downloadable and printable companion designed to support anyone navigating life with a stoma.
This quick-access guide is tailored to:
- New ostomates seeking reassurance and practical tips
- Long-time stoma users looking for reminders and updated advice
- Those considering stoma surgery
- Loved ones and carers who want to better understand and support someone living with a stoma
The guide complements information provided by Coloplast, as referenced in our Stoma FAQ page, and includes:
- Travel tips (including travel certificates and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Ireland lanyard available via the CCI shop)
- Hydration advice
- Support contacts including Coloplast nurses, hospital stoma nurses, and CCI’s online stoma support groups
Created with accessibility in mind, the guide is available in printable PDF format and can be easily downloaded from our website. Whether you’re at home, on the go, or preparing for a hospital visit, this pocket guide is a practical tool to keep close.
Download the Living with a Stoma Guide 2025 (PDF)
We invite our community to share this resource widely and help raise awareness this World Ostomy Day. Together, we can empower and support everyone living with a stoma.