Oakmed

16/11/2025

Winter can feel heavy and if you’re living with a stoma, the seasonal shift can sometimes hit even harder ❄️ 🥶

That’s why we sat down with our Ambassador Ed to talk openly about seasonal blues, motivation, and looking after your mental health through the colder months.

From staying active to breaking the stigma around men opening up, Ed shares honest insights on what helps him stay balanced…

Read the blog here https://brnw.ch/21wXx1c

16/11/2025

Did you know that silicone accessories from Trio are now available at Oakmed! 🩵💙

This innovative range of accessories are designed to lay the foundations for healthy stoma skin that is continually protected - no matter how often you change your bag.

Featuring Sil2™ Breathable Silicone Technology, the collection includes seals, sprays, wipes, gels, and flanges to help meet your everyday skincare needs with comfort and confidence...

Learn more about the full range and how it can support your stoma skincare routine here https://brnw.ch/21wXwTh and request your FREE samples today!

15/11/2025

Everyone needs a cheerleader, especially on their stoma journey! 💕

Whether it’s a partner, a friend, a nurse, a parent, or someone you met online who just gets it, the people who lift you up make all the difference...

Who has been your biggest cheerleader? Share it with us in the comments below...

14/11/2025

Incredible inspiration from Gill Castle, who became the first person with a stoma to swim the channel, and now she’s taking on a new challenge! 🌍

Gill is leading a group of 16 women, many of whom have experienced birth trauma or live with a stoma to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, proving once again that there are no limits to what can be achieved after surgery!

Read the full story from BBC News below...

The group is climbing Kilimanjaro to raise money for a hospital which helps women with stomas.

11/11/2025

As the seasons change and the temperature drops, it’s a good idea to prepare for winter by understanding how cold weather can affect your stoma ❄️ 🥶

Our latest STOMA 101 explores what you can do can to stay comfortable and confident all season long https://brnw.ch/21wXnYF

10/11/2025

Some days feel easier than others and that’s okay 💛

Progress isn’t always about big leaps, sometimes it’s just about showing up, taking a breath, and finding a reason to smile.

04/11/2025

Feel more confident, wherever the day takes you 🩵💙

Pearls gelling and odour control sachets from Trio are now available from Oakmed, helping you stay in control when it matters most. These clever little sachets contain super absorbent crystals that turn liquid output into a thicker gel, making pouch changes easier and more comfortable.

They also contain an organic compound that actively absorbs odour, so you can feel fresher for longer...

Find out more here https://brnw.ch/21wXbwi or call us on 0800 592 786 to request your FREE samples today.

01/11/2025

Ostomates, we want to hear from you! 💬

What’s the best piece of advice another ostomate has ever given you?
It might be something practical, something uplifting, or simply words that helped you feel less alone...

Drop your wisdom in the comments, because your advice could be just what someone else needs to read today...

31/10/2025

The bag you trust. The style you asked for! 🖤

Combining the proven comfort of our soft convex and low profile soft convex drainable ranges with a new high-quality woven fabric cover, our black bags are designed for ultimate discretion and confidence.

Available in both skin friendly Primo hydrocolloid and soothing Alginate options...

More choice. More confidence. More you.

Order your FREE samples today! https://brnw.ch/21wX5rF

30/10/2025

Inspiring doesn’t even begin to cover it!! 🏃‍♂️

Meet Jamie Cassel, a 27-year-old living with a stoma who recently took on the Royal Parks Half Marathon, proving that nothing can hold you back when you set your mind to something 💪

Jamie ran to raise funds for Crohn's & Colitis UK supporting vital research and helping others living with bowel disease.

Read his incredible story in the Harrow Times below...

A man with an incurable illness of the bowel and living with a stoma bag hasn’t let it slow him down — by taking part in a gruelling…

30/10/2025

Everyone’s stoma journey is different, filled with its own challenges, lessons and wins along the way...

If you could sum up your stoma journey in just three words, what would they be? 💬

We’d love to hear from you in the comments 👇

27/10/2025

At Sheffield United every supporter matters ❤️

That’s why Bramall Lane has partnered with Colostomy UK to become a Stoma Friendly venue. With newly equipped toilets designed to support fans living with a stoma, supporters can enjoy matchdays with dignity, comfort and confidence.

Read the full story 👇

Bramall Lane has officially been recognised as a Stoma Friendly venue, with newly designated toilets to better support fans living with a stoma.