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Ostomy Lifestyle 2013 Award Winners Announced

Monday, 20 May 2013 11:23 Written by Ostomyland 0 Comments

The winners of the Ostomy Lifestyle 2013 Awards have been announced and the lucky winners names can be found on the following page on their website:
http://www.ostomylifestyle.org/content/2013-award-winners

Congratulations to Julie Bastin on winning volunteer of the year and Support Group of the Year with Breakaway. Both are very well deserved wins. So gratz to Julie. :D

I’m afraid that does mean O’land did not win Support Group of the Year, but hey its not the winning its the taking part. (It’s a cliché but true!)

Thanks to everyone who voted for us, it’s very much appreciated, maybe next year will be our year. Who knows? :)

Ostomy Lifestyle is a UK based charity which offers ostomy support for all types of ostomy. You can find out more on their website listed below.

ostomy-lifestyle-logoUseful Links:
Ostomy Lifestyle Awards Winners 2013 page:
http://www.ostomylifestyle.org/content/2013-award-winners
Ostomy Lifestyle Website:
http://www.ostomylifestyle.org/
Breakaway website:
http://www.breakaway-visits.co.uk

Just a Drop Ostomy – Ostomy and Bathroom Odour Eliminator

Sunday, 19 May 2013 11:57 Written by Ostomyland 0 Comments

We’ve received an email from Gary Aurigemma, Director of Marketing at Just a Drop, Inc. who was telling us about how their product – Just a Drop Ostomy – has been endorsed by many of the US Ostomy Associations in the UOAA as well as some of the reviews it’s been receiving from it’s users. Gary told us:

Just a Drop Ostomy is receiving great reviews!! This past week 14 Ostomy associations have endorsed the product. Below is one review that we received this morning!

“I wanted to give you a report on the product sample “Just ‘a Drop Ostomy.” It has been a week since my last bowel movement. I emptied my full pouch twice and used the product, and it was a miracle! It was as though I never opened the end of the pouch or relieved myself of a week’s worth of waste.

Thank God for this sample. It is a major step for me in dealing with one adverse effect of having a colostomy – one less thing to feel embarrassed or be concerned about. Wow, literally overnight, my confidence has taken a giant leap forward! I must say I used about 4 drops last night and 5 drops this morning. Simply amazing! It’s a miracle! I didn’t need to burn candles, spray the entire house, use my baking soda in the toilet ahead of time, and my bathroom was as fresh smelling as when I cleaned it two days ago. YES! I thoroughly endorse this product! I must get more.
- Gina B. Charlotte County, FL Ostomy Association

We would love for you to try Just A Drop Ostomy. Please let us know if you would like a free sample.

So, if you’d like to receive a sample of this ostomy and bathroom odour eliminator visit their website www.justadrop.net.

Ostomyland wishes Just a Drop Inc. great success with their latest product – Just a Drop Ostomy.

Useful Links:
Just a Drop products line up website:
www.justadrop.net
Just a Drop Ostomy @ Twitter:
@JustaDropOstomy

Ostomy Awareness Ireland – new Facebook Group, launches today!

Friday, 15 February 2013 16:01 Written by Kathy from England - Senior Admin 0 Comments

Joanna Bates has set up a brand new Facebook Group for “the Irish people out there that have Stoma’s!”

She says

“Sometimes, there are Irish stigma’s of “It’s no way of life” having a bag, but after 21 years with one, i wouldnt have it any other way! Its not my choice to have a bag but it sure as hell is the reason im even here so thats good enough for me! If there are others in my “position” here in the middle of the country surely this group can do nothing but help..Hopefully!!”

 

You can join Joann’a group, or help spread the word, by visiting this link.   In The News

Ostomy Awareness Ireland
https://www.facebook.com/groups/413567948733417/

Ostomyland wishes you every success!! :)

Ostomy Lifestyle: Recruiting a Helpline Advisor | And | O.L. Awards 2013 Nominations Open Now.

Sunday, 10 February 2013 09:57 Written by Ostomyland 0 Comments

ostomy-lifestyle-logo

We’ve two pieces of news from the UK ostomy support charity Ostomy Lifestyle this morning.

Ostomy Support Helpline Job Vacancy

First up: Have you ever wanted to work in the ostomy support environment? If so, Ostomy Lifestyle has a position open on it’s helpline which you could maybe fill. You can find out more information on the job role page: http://www.ostomylifestyle.org/content/helpline-officer-vacancy

It is a part-time role (3 days a week, working 4 hours per day) at a rate of £8.50/hour. Based in Ostomy Lifestyle’s Bracknell office (Berkshire, UK).

To apply for this role please email helen.bracey@ostomylifestyle.org or call 0118 324 0069 for an application pack.

Ostomy Lifestyle 2013 Award Nominations Open Now

Secondly, we have the news that the Ostomy Lifestyle annual awards are now open for nominations. They want to know about which Nurses, Volunteers, Innovative Products, Support Groups and Industry Professionals that you think deserve recognition! Voting will open in March. And of course if you want to vote for us we’d be delighted! :D

To send in your nominations at: http://helenbracey.polldaddy.com/s/2011-ostomy-lifestyle-award-nominations-1
(Although the URL says 2011 please note that this IS the correct URL for the 2013 awards!)

Useful Links: 
Ostomy Lifestyle Website: http://www.ostomylifestyle.org

US Ostomates: House Resolution for people living with an ostomy

Tuesday, 29 January 2013 09:43 Written by Ostomyland 0 Comments

Ostomyland community member Scarlett Moon has brought a very important message to our attention that’s relevent to all our US members, and indeed ALL US based ostomates. A House resolution vote is coming soon that aims to “recognize the physical, psychological, and emotional importance of restoring function and improving the quality of life for people living with an ostomy. The bipartisan resolutions importantly note that advances and innovation in ostomy prosthetics technology can dramatically improve the lives of those who undergo ostomy surgery.”

For more details on this resolution and what YOU can do to help it pass, please check out the UOAA website’s advocacy section.

Ask Your Members of Congress to Support Ostomates
Cosponsor H. Res. 152/S. Res. 95

Many thanks to Scarlett Moon for telling us about this. As were a British website we tend not to hear about things like this unless our members make us aware about it, and as we’ve a international community we like to try and provide as much information as we can about things like these.

Useful Links: 
UOAA Advocacy Section:
https://uoaa.capwiz.com/uoaa/home/
Scarlett Moon’s original Ostomyland Community posting:
http://www.ostomyland.org/ostomyboardipb/index.php?/topic/8607-for-my-fellow-us-ostimates-please-take-a-minute-to-click-on-the-link-and-send-a-letter-to-your-congressmen-to-support-ostimates/
Register/Login to Ostomyland Community Support Forums:
http://www.ostomyland.org/ostomyboardipb/index.php?app=core&module=global&section=login

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