What is a stoma?
If you’re new to having a stoma, it may take a little while to adjust – which our Walfinch carers are able to help you with.
A stoma is an opening on the abdomen that can be connected either to the digestive system or urinary system. This allows bodily waste to leave the body. Some people have used a stoma for most of their lives, others start using a stoma due to changes in their health.
The three types of stoma
In the past, we have supported people with:
- Colostomy: an opening in the large bowel (colon) through the surface of the abdomen.
- Ileostomy: an opening in the small bowel (ileum) through the surface of the abdomen.
- Urostomy: an opening in the urinary tract through the surface of the abdomen.
These can sound a bit daunting to some people, especially if you’re relatively new to using a stoma. But with our stoma expertise and empathetic support, we can help adjust your lifestyle – putting you back in control of your health management.
Forward-thinking in the planning and care of my wife… The care team are also excellent and I have had no moans or groans from them when completing the task of coping with her catheter bag change… if you are looking for thoughtful and compassionate care of a loved one I can wholly recommend talking to this team.
Joe H (Husband of Client), Walfinch Southampton
Life with a stoma
You can still lead a full and active life with a stoma – the biggest impact, people find, is emotional. That’s why our care and support goes beyond a tick list. It’s about personalising your care to best help you, as an individual, to thrive.
By having help with stoma management, you can focus on getting the most out of life – without embarrassment or anxiety. Many of our clients who use stomas, once they adjusted to the change, felt it positively impacted their lives – and it was totally necessary for them to thrive. We encourage you to contact your local Walfinch branch to check what they can do for you.
Your care, designed around you
In order to provide care that works for you, we will first carry out a friendly care assessment at your house. This is so we can meet you in-person and gain an understanding of your needs and personal goals. You may want your family to attend too, so we can meet them – because finding the care provider that’s right for you, is a decision best done together.
Walfinch’s activity promise
Another way in which we help our clients to thrive is promoting at least 10 minutes of activity per one hour visit. For someone living with a stoma, keeping active and maintaining mobility helps maintain independence.
We can work with you to understand your preferred activity and movement, to help you take control of your health.
Start thriving today through quality care
It’s never too early to kickstart your thriving journey. Use your care to take control back over your life and your health – and we can navigate these uncertain times together.
We don’t see care as the end – it’s just the next chapter. Many clients find that just four just 4 hours of care a week have provided transformative results.
It’s never been easier to live better for longer. Through various techniques and approaches to care, tailored around your lifestyle and goals, you can make now your time to thrive.
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Your questions, answered by us
Expert answers to your frequently asked questions about stoma management.
