Colostomy Association
2 London Court
East Street
Reading
RG1 4QL
Tel (Helpline): 0800 328 4257 (24 hours per day, 365 days a year)
Web: www.colostomyassociation.org.uk
The Colostomy Association is a UK registered charity representing the interests of people with a colostomy. They offer support, reassurance and practical information to anyone who may be about to have, or already has a colostomy. The Association provides assistance to those who are new to living with a colostomy as well as those who have been colostomates for many years. Appropriate support and advice is offered to families and carers both before and after surgery.
They aim to provide:
- Support and advice for colostomates, their families and their carers
- Email and 24hr telephone helpline
- Comprehensive advisory literature and quarterly magazine
- Visits for those who need it