08 February 2022

The winter season can be difficult for ostomates; it’s cold outside and seems like everything we do is a battle against the weather. 

21 December 2021

The structure of the skin
The skin is the largest organ in the body, with a surface area of 2m², and has multiple functions¹. 

01 October 2021

The word ‘Stoma’ comes from the Greek word that means ‘mouth’ or ‘opening’. A stoma is an artificial opening in the bowel created to bring the bowel to the surface of the abdomen, diverting the flow of faeces or urine1. There are three types of stoma.

29 September 2021

One in 500 people in the UK live with a stoma. Up to 85% of ostomates have experienced common problems such as skin irritation, blockage, leakage, and difficulty attaching and removing appliances, but many do not seek professional help¹. One study identified that approximately one third of patients with a stoma who were followed up over a 5-year study period had evidence of skin complications within 90 days of surgery². This, in turn, leads to increased healthcare costs, increased product use, wastage and unnecessary referrals to specialist stoma services.

24 September 2021

Appropriate treatment of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) has long been hampered by the lack of simple and practical classification tools.  We believe that the S.M.A.R.T.  resource provides an appropriate treatment regime for moisture-associated skin damage (MASD).