Lynette Robson-Rose is one of Respond's community nurses. She completed her nurse training at Nottingham University in 2004 and then worked for 3 years on a General Surgical Ward at Lincoln County Hospital. During this time, she developed a particular interest in...

I am a 41 year old mother of three and have a supportive gorgeous hubby. I was diagnosed with Chron's disease in my 20's and suffered quite badly and was in remission for 20 years. I stopped taking my medication and developed strictures (narrowing's in my large bowel,...

This is the time of year when the excitement about summer holidays starts to build but for people with a stoma that excitement can be over shadowed by the fear of air travel.  As a hidden disability, the most common anxieties are centred around passing through airport...

We had a fantastic evening at Alton Towers last Thursday for the BHTA Awards ceremony evening, hosted by the admirable Simon Weston CBE. We are extremely proud to share with you that we WON the DAC patient service awards based on our fantastic service to you. Thank...

We were also HIGH COMMENDED for the most effective marketing award. This was recognised for our Connect magazines that are produced and published for you. The magazines are filled with associations support, customers stories along with recipes, puzzles and news from...

Laura Mackenzie from Wemyss Bay Scotland has two stomas a urostomy and a colostomy. She has recently returned from a week in the Algarve and had a super time. ‘I have always been a frequent airline passenger for both work and holidays, but this was my...

We have carried out specialist training with security staff at Belfast International Airport with the aim of creating awareness of people travelling with stomas. A stoma is an opening made on the abdomen through which bodily waste can pass into a stoma bag and in...