Ostomy Lifestyle

Support and advice for those affected by stoma surgery

Ostomy Lifestyle offers information, advice and support to anyone affected by bowel or bladder surgery; patients, their families and carers.

The Careline is staffed by volunteers who have all had stoma surgery.
They undergo extensive training in stoma lifestyle issues and gain nationally recognised qualifications in telephone helpline skills.
These skills help many volunteers return to paid employment following their recovery from surgery.
By providing a centralised resource for advice, information and emotional support we can be sure that everyone has the appropriate support right from the start.

Quotes

"Thank you for listening to me - I feel more confident now, after a year of misery and difficult choices"
Careline user
"I always find it very satisfying to hear callers say how much they have benefitted from the call".
Laurie Clark, Careline volunteer
“I volunteer to make people feel good about themselves"
Alex Pullan, Careline volunteer

Contact details

Telephone: 0800 731 4264
www.ostomylifestyle.org