Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways.

We hear from all of our guests on why they think the ASCN UK’s Advancing Stoma Care Services project is so important.

Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website.

*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.

Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media production.

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways.

Experts by experience, Rachel Jury, Caroline Bramwell and Sarah Squire and Giovanni Cinque from Colostomy UK share their thoughts on what improvements can be made in stoma care, including the need for better resources, societal awareness, and accessibility for ostomates.

Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website.

*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.

Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media production.

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways and the importance of follow-up care. 

Experts by experience Rachel Jury, Caroline Bramwell and Sarah Squire share their experiences and insights on the necessity of annual reviews, effective communication with stoma nurses, and the significance of patient input in shaping stoma care practices. 

Giovanni Cinque from Colostomy UK also shares his thoughts on the need for regular contact between patients and healthcare providers to ensure optimal stoma management and support.

Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website.

*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.

Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media production.

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways.

The ASCN UK understands that there are gaps in current care pathways and there is a necessity for a more structured yet flexible approach to stoma management.

Natasha Rolls speaks to expert by experience, Rachel Jury and Specialist Stoma Care Nurse, Tammy Temple to get their opinions on what good community support looks like from both sides of the table.

Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website.

*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.

Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media production.

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways.

When a patient leaves hospital for the first time after surgery, their care is transferred from the hospital team to their community Stoma Care Nurse team.

Ostomate Caroline Bramwell chats to Specialist Stoma Care Nurses, Cheryl Ward and Sally Nightingale about the importance of the relationship between patient and Stoma Care Nurses. They discuss the benefits of a standardised pathway in follow up care and how it is tailored to individual needs.

Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website.

*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.

Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media production.

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways.

Post surgery can be a particularly challenging time for people who are just beginning their journey living with a stoma. 

ASCN UK’s Acting Chair, Angie Perrin chats to Specialist Stoma Care Nurses Natasha Rolls and Nicola Tonks and expert by experience, Sarah Squires about the challenges faced by individuals after surgery.

Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website.

*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.

Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media production.

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways.

When patients arrive at hospital ahead of their surgery, they’ll meet with their surgeon and the Specialist Stoma Care Team. 

Natasha Rolls speaks to Richard Brady, a consultant colorectal surgeon to discuss the factors influencing the decision to form a stoma, the training of future surgeons, and the critical role of stoma care nurses in ensuring patient quality of life.

Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website.

*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.

Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media production.

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways.

Specialist Stoma Care is complex and those complexities start right at the beginning of an ostomates journey, when they are first diagnosed. 

ASCN UK’s Acting Chair, Angie Perrin explores the journey from diagnosis to post-operative support with Specialist Stoma Care Nurses Natasha Rolls and Sally Nightingale and expert by experience, Caroline Bramwell.

You’ll hear about the importance of preparing mentally for surgery, the role of specialist stoma care nurses, and the need for standardised care pathways.

Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website.

*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.

Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media production.

The ASCN UK "Beyond the Bag: Challenging Differences in Stoma Care" podcast explores the entire patient journey, from diagnosis and surgery to discharge home, and extends to look at life with a stoma. The podcast will also explore the psychological adaptation to life with a stoma.

In this series, we aim to highlight and educate on the inequalities and variations in stoma care services compared to other chronic long-term conditions. We will discuss the issue of unwarranted disparities in care and raise awareness about what exemplary stoma care services should look like.

Our goal is to engage stoma care teams across the UK to address these variations, and to demonstrate the value, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency of quality stoma care services.

Join us for a co-produced series that strives to make a positive impact on the stoma community.

Check out the ASCS Project - https://ascnuk.org/ascn-uk-projects-advancing-stoma-care-services/

Find out more about the ASCN UK - https://ascnuk.org