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ALT Did you know that a RADAR key will open over 9000 locked public toilets around the UK? 🔑 If you would like to buy one, they're available from our online shop for £4.50: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/radarkey/ #notalldisabilitiesarevisible #stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #StomaAware
ALT Illustration of no smoking icon. The text reads 'Smoking. Here's what happens when you quit for good.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.
ALT Top half: illustration of a pair of lungs. The text reads 'After 8 hours. Your oxygen levels are recovering, and the harmful carbon monoxide level in your blood will have reduced by half.' Bottom half: illustration of a woman with lines representing fresh air near her nose and mouth. The text reads 'After 72 hours. If you notice that breathing feels easier, it's because the tubes in your lungs have started to relax. Also your energy will be increasing.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.
ALT Top half: illustration of a woman with a hula hoop. The text reads 'After 2-12 weeks. Your circulation will have improved, making physical activity easier.' Bottom half: illustration of a man with lines representing fresh air near his nose and mouth. The text reads 'After 3-9 months. Any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as your lung function increases by up to 10%.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.
ALT Illustration of a woman in a yoga pose, with lines representing fresh air near her face. The text reads 'Your risk of heart attack will have halved compared with a smoker's.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.
ALT What is ‘Barbie Butt’ surgery – and why do some people need it? 'Proctectomy surgery' or 'Barbie Butt' surgery, is where your rectum and anus are removed and sewn up permanently. We’d love to hear your story! Share your experience in the comments or drop us a DM. This article in our Tidings magazine, discusses this surgery, the recovery period and what life is like afterwards 💜 https://www.colostomyuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dear-Nurse-Barbie-Butt.pdf #barbiebutt #stoma #stomaaware
ALT September is Urology Awareness Month, and it's estimated that 1 in 2 of us will be affected by a urology condition during our lifetime. For some people, treatment may mean having a urostomy.
