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Maidstone Stoma Care
Support Group

Colostomy is not a subject that is openly discussed - hence there is a general lack of public knowledge on what it's like to have a stoma. We offer support, reassurance and practical information to anyone who may be about to have, or already has a colostomy. This website 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. We really can make a difference - our findings show there are approximately 60,000 colostomates living in the UK and with over 6,400 permanent colostomy operations being performed each year - we need to be here for them.

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Our team Stoma Nurses Judy & Kirsty via Maidstone Hospital

Urostomy Association

Freemasons representing Lodges across East Kent assembled outside of Maidstone General Hospital on a damp and dreary Tuesday afternoon in February (23 February 2010) to witness the donation of a much needed Portable Ultrasound Scanner for Urology by the Prostate Cancer Support Association Kent (PSA Kent) ... read more here Lodges represented at the presentation included; Belvidere 503, Staplehurst 8145, Duke of Kent 5818, Watch & Ward 8809, King Edward V11 3252, Gillingham Lodge of Benevolence 184, Manor of Gillingham 3983

Want one of these ... Contact Dansac
Tel: Freephone 0800-581117 or
01480-484300

Radar

Want one of these ... This opens doors to the disabled public toilets all over the UK.

Contact ... Maidstone
Kent Hse, King St, it will cost you £3.50 at the time of writing May 2010 

This site does not give medical advice. If you are in any doubt, seek advice from your G.P. stoma nurse or consultant.