Stoma and Continence Conversations

In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, digital technologies are transforming the way healthcare is delivered and experienced. Join Hannah and her guests as they aim to explore the latest advancements in digital healthcare solutions and their impact on patient care, healthcare providers, and the world of stoma care. Presented by Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Sound Media This podcas...

Welcome to this Coloplast Professional podcast on our exciting educational offerings for 2024! Coloplast Professional is delighted to present a sneak peek into our upcoming educational offerings for the year 2024. We are committed to empowering healthcare professionals like you with the knowledge, and skills needed to deliver the highest quality care to your patients. Join us for this informative...

Being part of something historic is something not many people can say, but for Ruth this is not the case! In this episode join Hannah as she talks to Coloplast Stoma Care Nurse Ruth Christer and she discusses the role she played in the research and development of Heylo and the part she played in reducing the mental burden of leakage. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/...

Ben Raybould has had a mild form of Crohn's disease since 2009, which was maintained by low level drugs for a long period of time. After a period of remission, Ben found his IBD flare up again - something he thinks was caused by the stresses of the pandemic. Having tried multiple courses of drugs, steroids and then biologics, Ben became a primary non-responder, leading to his Ileostomy in June 202...

In today's episode, we are about Peristeen Plus. Our host, Hannah Patterson, is joined by a panel of experts including Laura, Carly and Monica. Together, they discuss the benefits of Peristeen and share their own personal experiences with the product. They break down the differences between Peristeen Plus and other transanal irrigation systems, and explain how Peristeen Plus has revolutionized the...

Anna Cooper has not one but two stomas. An ileostomy formed in 2020 and a urostomy which was formed in June 2023 as a result of endometriosis. Anna's pain started when she was just 11 years old, when she first started getting her period. The pain progressed over the next few years to include painful bowel movements and it wasn't until she was 18 that Anna was diagnosed with endometriosis. In this...

In this episode we're flipping the script!  At the national ASCN 2023 conference in Brighton Hannah asked Stoma Care Nurses attending what questions THEY wanted to ask individuals with a stoma. She then posed these questions to an amazing group of our experts by experience. Links Coloplast Professional - https://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Soun...

Living with a stoma doesn't mean you can't continue to be active. While patients might be worried about being able to continue participating in contact sports, the Colostomy UK Rugby League team proves that you definitely can. In this episode Hannah speaks to Giovanni Cinque and Tom Kaye from Team Colostomy UK and Hannah Gagen, Head of Government Affairs and Patient Advocacy at Coloplast. Links Te...

At this year’s ASCN (Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK) conference in Brighton, Coloplast unveiled Heylo, our new revolutionary digital leakage notification system ostomy product. Heylo will be released in 2024. Hannah is joined by Adrian Summerson, Head of Marketing for Heylo at Coloplast to talk about Heylo and how it was received by the nurses who attended ASCN 2023. Presented by Hannah Pater...

September is Urology Awareness Month. Join Hannah and some very special guests as they discuss some of the hot topics around urology, including UTI's and why talking about wee is so important. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ The Urology Foundation X - @TUF_Tweets Facebook - @TheUrologyFoundation LinkedIn - The Urology Foundation Instagram - The Urology Foundation D...

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassador Sophie.  An Emergency Support Worker by trade, Sophie was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis in 2020 and had an ileostomy - which she calls Mona The Stoma - later that same year.  Sophie talks to Hannah about her life with her stoma. How she was determined to get back to work, in what is a very physical, manual intensive job. How a second do...

Join Paul and Dr Terri Porrett in this podcast on the “Importance of speaking up for your service”. In this episode, they will be discussing how the ever-increasing challenges of being a clinical nurse specialist can be reduced by being proactive. They ask the 2 golden questions: If not you, who? If not now, when? This episode was originally a webinar, which you can watch at www.coloplastprofessio...

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassador Samantha. Currently a junior doctor, Samantha has had her stoma since 2018. Hers is a slightly unusual reason for having a stoma, but it really revolutionised her life, as it was the result of over 30 years of suffering with a neurogenic bowel.  Samantha discusses her personal journey of living with a stoma and how she's adjusted to life fo...

It may seem that writing a case study goes hand in hand with nursing. For many it is not the “how” to write a case study but finding the time to actually do it! Join Paul and Dr Terri Porrett as they discuss top tips on writing an effective case study and provide resources to make this as quick as possible and make the biggest impact depending on your intended audience. This episode was originally...

In this episode, join Paul and Hannah along with Scott McKenzie as they once again look at the “cost of care”. In this episode, they will be asking the question “Do formularies and cost-cutting measures actually save money long-term when it comes to patient care? Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by Paul Russell-Roberts and Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibra...

What impact does having a stoma have on a relationship? Hannah speaks to three of our experts by experience, Rachel, Yvette and Deirdre about their experiences of being in a relationship or looking to start one. For more information visit http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by Paul Russell-Roberts and Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Sound Media This podcast is intended to support...

In this episode, Paul and Hannah are joined by Scott McKenzie as they look at the financial aspect of both clinical special nursing and the “cost of care”. They delve into the world of innovation and discuss how innovation can improve and potentially reduce the “cost of care”. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by Paul Russell-Roberts and Hannah Paterson Pro...

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassador Sarah. Sarah's story begins with her mother, who had ovarian cancer I her 40's. This prompted Sarah to have her own ovaries removed prophylactically.  About 6 months later she started to notice some bleeding and was diagnosed with a rectal vagina fistula. And while it didn't end up having anything to do with having her ovaries removed, that...

Join Paul and Hannah along with their special guest Scott McKenzie. In this podcast they are looking at the financial aspect of both clinical special nursing and the “cost of care”, they try to look beyond the cost of products and answer the question “What is the true cost of patient care?” This episode was originally recorded as a webinar for Coloplast Professional. Links from this episode: http:...

In this episode, Hannah and Paul are joined by Coloplast Ambassador Kevin. They discuss his personal journey with a stoma and how he has adjusted to life following its formation. Kev is passionate and positive about his experiences and shares some thought-provoking insights into life with a stoma. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by Paul Russell-Roberts an...

In this episode, Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassador Jay. They discuss her personal journey with a stoma and how she has adjusted to life following its formation. Jay is passionate and positive about her experiences and shares some thought-provoking insights into life with a stoma. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by Paul Russell-Roberts and Hannah Pa...

Join Hannah as she speaks to Coloplast ambassador and expert by experience Chris. In this fantastic episode, Chris tells his amazing story of his trek across the Sahara and how his stoma didn’t stop him fulfilling a dream and having a once in a life-time experience. We first met Chris on episode 4 of season 4. Make sure to give that a listen too if you haven't already. Links from this episode: htt...

Join Hannah and Paul for another Expert by Experience special, brought to you by Coloplast Professional. Being a member of the South Asian community in Britain, Farish uses his story to tell others of the importance of going to see your GP and is now one of our newest ambassadors here at Coloplast professional. Hannah talks to Farish about his experience of having a stoma and how he uses it as a f...

There are many events in an ostomates life, and one of them is going on holiday, either abroad or in this country. Join Hannah as she speaks to 2 experts by experience as they discuss the do’s and don’ts of travelling with a stoma with some insightful lived experiences. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by Paul Russell-Roberts and Hannah Paterson Produced b...

Join Hannah and Paul for another Expert by Experience special, brought to you by Coloplast Professional. Yvette was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis after the birth of her first child, when she was just 19 years old. Yvette's initial experience wasn't a great one. Having been through a horrid time during pregnancy and being told it was just hemorrhoids, Yvette wasn't diagnosed properly until arou...