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What's new - what's free?

Colostomy UK publishes the quarterly 'Tidings' magazine; call 0118 939 1537 or email cass@colostomyuk.org.uk (donations invited). The free 'Charter' magazine also is well worth receiving, especially as it is a forum for latest developments and has lots of samples on offer. Sponsored by Coloplast, you can get on the mailing list by writing to Coloplast Ltd., Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6BR.

ConvaTec also produces a free stoma magazine called 'Converse'. To get on the mailing list write to - Subscriptions, Converse, Frepost, Milton Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge UB10 8BR; or call 0800 282254.

Short cut when cut short:

You are entitled to a key that unlocks the door to the public toilets carrying the RADAR sign. The local office to write to is:The Vassell Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds. Your local District Council may have a supply. The key costs up to £5, depending on where you buy one from. The RADAR organisation is based at Unit 12, City Forum, 250, City Road, London EC1V 8AF. Your stoma supplies company may also provide one free so check when you next place your stoma order! 

Get in touch with professionals at:

Stoma Nurses - Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston Hospitals - 0117 342 7638 - stomacarenurses@uhbw.nhs.uk

Southmead Stoma Team - 0117 414 0270 - stoma@nbt.nhs.uk