This is your essential podcast for stoma and continence care. Join us as we discuss the latest hot topics in the worlds of stoma, continence care, and specialist practice with fellow healthcare professionals. Hear from stoma care and urology nurses and other professionals working in bladder and bowel care. More information can be found on the Coloplast Professional website at http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk
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Wound healing can be complex, and here at Coloplast we want to make life easier and simplify wound healing. On Wound Care Conversations you'll hear from our expert Tissue Viability Nurses, as they bring to life their extensive wound care knowledge and experience. Utilising the Coloplast 3 step approach of Assess, Prepare and Treat, you’ll hear from fellow health care professionals and experts across a variety of roles within healthcare, as we discuss all things wound care from aetiologies to ...
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In this episode Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassador Keith and her Coloplast Professional colleague Emma. They discuss Keith’s journey with self catheterisation and how being introduced to the Luja catheter has been the ultimate game-changer! Presented by Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Sound Media This podcast is intended to support UK hea…
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In this episode Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassadors Yvette and Martyn. In some great and interesting conversations, they discuss what body image with a stoma means to them and others and the importance of maintaining their individuality. Presented by Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Sound Media This podcast is intended to support UK health…
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Around 3 years ago Sammy woke up in severe pain and unable to pass urine, since then, her journey has been and continues to be an inspirational one. Join Hannah and Sammy as they discuss her experiences and how no matter what she continues to ‘sparkle’ her way through adversity. Presented by Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Sound Media This podc…
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In this episode Hannah introduces the newest member of Coloplast Professional Emma. Join them as they discuss Emma's background, her journey to joining the team, and the unique skills and perspectives she brings to the table. Presented by Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Sound Media This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals…
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Patient Case Study: Exploring the Treatment of an 84-Year-Old with Necrotic Leg Wounds
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During our sixth episode, Charley and Sam are joined by Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist Kirsty Atkinson. Listen in as Kirsty and the team provide more details on this patient’s wounds and the treatment methods used to help them heal. *This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this …
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In this episode, Hannah is joined by Coloplast ambassador Fran. Not one to let anything hold her back, Fran talks about her experiences of living with an ileostomy and self catheterising. Amazing and inspiring she talks about her journey to the Tokyo Paralympics and how she hopes to compete in Paris 2024. Presented by Hannah Paterson Produced by Vi…
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In this episode, taken from a Coloplast Professional Webinar, Hannah and Paul are joined by Coloplast ambassadors Sarah and Samantha. Both are passionate about colostomy irrigation and the benefits it provides. They discuss their journeys and experiences and how irrigation has put them back in control of their stomas. Presented by Hannah Paterson P…
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In this episode Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassadors Farish and Ben. They discuss the unique challenges, triumphs, and everyday experiences of juggling fatherhood, work and life with a stoma. Presented by Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Sound Media This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The informat…
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Living with an ostomy can be a life-altering experience, presenting unique challenges and adjustments for individuals. In this episode ‘Empowering Ostomates’, Hannah and Paul delve into the importance of empowering ostomates to enhance their overall well-being and self-confidence. Presented by Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Sound Media This po…
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In the episode Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassador Beth. Hannah and Beth initially spoke in November 2023 when Beth was 32 weeks pregnant and then again earlier this year when baby Robyn had entered the world. Beth talks about the unique challenges of having a stoma during the various stages of pregnancy and also post-birth. Presented by Hanna…
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The Coloplast 3 Step Approach to Supported Self Management
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In our fifth episode, Charley and Sam discuss how Supported Self-Management can benefit both patients and clinicians and how implementing the Coloplast 3 Step Approach can support in your daily practice. Making life easier_ *This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is n…
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In 2023, Gayle Redman hit the headlines. Having entered the New York Marathon, Gayle was forced to withdraw from the event because of her requirement to carry stoma supplies and water with her. The rules of the race stated that no bags were permitted and despite attempts by Gayle to explain why she needed her equipment, an agreement could not be re…
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S8 Ep5: Navigating the world of stomas with a fresh perspective
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Welcome to ‘Navigating the world of stomas with a fresh perspective’ a podcast by Coloplast Professional. Join Hannah in this episode as she introduces one of the newest additions Coloplast, Matt Mutter. While he may be new to healthcare and the world of stomas, Matt’s passion for healthcare and dedication to providing exceptional support is clear …
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Welcome to "Cultural Barriers in Healthcare," a podcast by Coloplast Professional, where we delve into the complexities of cultural diversity and its impact on intimate healthcare. Join Hannah and Coloplast Ambassador Farish as they explore the challenges and opportunities that arise when different cultural beliefs, values, and practices intersect …
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S8 Ep3: The inclusive stoma service – focus on LGBT+
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Welcome to “The Inclusive Stoma Service: Focus on LGBT+" a groundbreaking podcast by Coloplast Professional dedicated to exploring inclusivity within stoma care and the LGBT+ community. Join Hannah and her guest Kyle as they delve into the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of individuals with stomas within the LGBT+ spectrum. From candid…
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S8 Ep2: The Digital Revolution in Healthcare
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In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, digital technologies are transforming the way healthcare is delivered and experienced. Join Hannah and her guests as they aim to explore the latest advancements in digital healthcare solutions and their impact on patient care, healthcare providers, and the world of stoma care. Presented by Hannah Pa…
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How to Assess, Prepare and Treat Leg Ulcers
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In our fourth episode, Charley and Sam delve into burden of Leg Ulcers on the NHS, the cost of these and possible treatment options. They’ll also share some key recommendations from the National Wound Care Strategy guidelines. Tune in to discover how healthcare professionals can support patients suffering with a leg ulcer. Making life easier_ *This…
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S8 Ep1: Welcome to Coloplast Professional 2024
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Welcome to this Coloplast Professional podcast on our exciting educational offerings for 2024! Coloplast Professional is delighted to present a sneak peek into our upcoming educational offerings for the year 2024. We are committed to empowering healthcare professionals like you with the knowledge, and skills needed to deliver the highest quality ca…
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How to Assess, Prepare and Treat Pressure Ulcers
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In our third episode, Charley and Sam delve into the impact of Pressure Ulcers on the NHS. They explore effective strategies for dealing with pressure ulcers using the aSSKINg Framework and the National Wound Care Strategy. Tune in to discover how healthcare professionals can best prevent and treat patients with pressure ulcers. Making life easier_…
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How To Assess, Prepare and Treat Wound Infection
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The 2nd episode in our Wound Care Conversations series introduces the topic of Wound Infection. Using the Coloplast 3 Step Approach of Assess, Prepare and Treat, this episode digs a little deeper into how to identify wound infection, understanding treatment methods and the impact on the quality of life for patients who have a wound with either a lo…
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Assess, Prepare, Treat - Making life easier
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The 1st episode of Wound Care Conversations, delivered by our expert Tissue Viability Nurses Charley Pick and Samantha Wharton, introduces the Coloplast 3 Step Approach of Assess, Prepare and Treat. During this episode we’ll break down the respective steps in the framework, providing you with a clearer understanding of each to optimise healing outc…
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A brand new podcast from Coloplast Professional, Wound Care Conversations is coming soon. Follow the podcast and get every episode as soon as they're released, straight to your podcast app. On Wound Care Conversations you'll hear from our expert Tissue Viability Nurses, as they bring to life their extensive wound care knowledge and experience. Util…
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Being part of something historic is something not many people can say, but for Ruth this is not the case! In this episode join Hannah as she talks to Coloplast Stoma Care Nurse Ruth Christer and she discusses the role she played in the research and development of Heylo and the part she played in reducing the mental burden of leakage. Links from thi…
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Ben Raybould has had a mild form of Crohn's disease since 2009, which was maintained by low level drugs for a long period of time. After a period of remission, Ben found his IBD flare up again - something he thinks was caused by the stresses of the pandemic. Having tried multiple courses of drugs, steroids and then biologics, Ben became a primary n…
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In today's episode, we are about Peristeen Plus. Our host, Hannah Patterson, is joined by a panel of experts including Laura, Carly and Monica. Together, they discuss the benefits of Peristeen and share their own personal experiences with the product. They break down the differences between Peristeen Plus and other transanal irrigation systems, and…
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Anna Cooper has not one but two stomas. An ileostomy formed in 2020 and a urostomy which was formed in June 2023 as a result of endometriosis. Anna's pain started when she was just 11 years old, when she first started getting her period. The pain progressed over the next few years to include painful bowel movements and it wasn't until she was 18 th…
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In this episode we're flipping the script! At the national ASCN 2023 conference in Brighton Hannah asked Stoma Care Nurses attending what questions THEY wanted to ask individuals with a stoma. She then posed these questions to an amazing group of our experts by experience. Links Coloplast Professional - https://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Pres…
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S7 Ep3: Playing Rugby League with a Stoma
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Living with a stoma doesn't mean you can't continue to be active. While patients might be worried about being able to continue participating in contact sports, the Colostomy UK Rugby League team proves that you definitely can. In this episode Hannah speaks to Giovanni Cinque and Tom Kaye from Team Colostomy UK and Hannah Gagen, Head of Government A…
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At this year’s ASCN (Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK) conference in Brighton, Coloplast unveiled Heylo, our new revolutionary digital leakage notification system ostomy product. Heylo will be released in 2024. Hannah is joined by Adrian Summerson, Head of Marketing for Heylo at Coloplast to talk about Heylo and how it was received by the nurses…
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September is Urology Awareness Month. Join Hannah and some very special guests as they discuss some of the hot topics around urology, including UTI's and why talking about wee is so important. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ The Urology Foundation X - @TUF_Tweets Facebook - @TheUrologyFoundation LinkedIn - The Urolo…
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In this episode, Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassador Sophie. An Emergency Support Worker by trade, Sophie was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis in 2020 and had an ileostomy - which she calls Mona The Stoma - later that same year. Sophie talks to Hannah about her life with her stoma. How she was determined to get back to work, in what is a very…
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S6 Ep7: The importance of speaking up for your service
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Join Paul and Dr Terri Porrett in this podcast on the “Importance of speaking up for your service”. In this episode, they will be discussing how the ever-increasing challenges of being a clinical nurse specialist can be reduced by being proactive. They ask the 2 golden questions: If not you, who? If not now, when? This episode was originally a webi…
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In this episode, Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassador Samantha. Currently a junior doctor, Samantha has had her stoma since 2018. Hers is a slightly unusual reason for having a stoma, but it really revolutionised her life, as it was the result of over 30 years of suffering with a neurogenic bowel. Samantha discusses her personal journey of livi…
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S6 Ep5: Service Improvement - Writing Case Studies
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It may seem that writing a case study goes hand in hand with nursing. For many it is not the “how” to write a case study but finding the time to actually do it! Join Paul and Dr Terri Porrett as they discuss top tips on writing an effective case study and provide resources to make this as quick as possible and make the biggest impact depending on y…
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S6 Ep4: Do Formularies and Cost Cutting Measures Actually Save Money?
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In this episode, join Paul and Hannah along with Scott McKenzie as they once again look at the “cost of care”. In this episode, they will be asking the question “Do formularies and cost-cutting measures actually save money long-term when it comes to patient care? Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by Paul Rus…
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What impact does having a stoma have on a relationship? Hannah speaks to three of our experts by experience, Rachel, Yvette and Deirdre about their experiences of being in a relationship or looking to start one. For more information visit http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by Paul Russell-Roberts and Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibra…
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S6 Ep2: How Innovation Can Improve Patient Pathways
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In this episode, Paul and Hannah are joined by Scott McKenzie as they look at the financial aspect of both clinical special nursing and the “cost of care”. They delve into the world of innovation and discuss how innovation can improve and potentially reduce the “cost of care”. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Present…
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In this episode, Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassador Sarah. Sarah's story begins with her mother, who had ovarian cancer I her 40's. This prompted Sarah to have her own ovaries removed prophylactically. About 6 months later she started to notice some bleeding and was diagnosed with a rectal vagina fistula. And while it didn't end up having any…
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Join Paul and Hannah along with their special guest Scott McKenzie. In this podcast they are looking at the financial aspect of both clinical special nursing and the “cost of care”, they try to look beyond the cost of products and answer the question “What is the true cost of patient care?” This episode was originally recorded as a webinar for Colo…
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In this episode, Hannah and Paul are joined by Coloplast Ambassador Kevin. They discuss his personal journey with a stoma and how he has adjusted to life following its formation. Kev is passionate and positive about his experiences and shares some thought-provoking insights into life with a stoma. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofes…
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In this episode, Hannah is joined by Coloplast Ambassador Jay. They discuss her personal journey with a stoma and how she has adjusted to life following its formation. Jay is passionate and positive about her experiences and shares some thought-provoking insights into life with a stoma. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.u…
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S5 Ep5: Trekking Across The Sahara With A Stoma
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Join Hannah as she speaks to Coloplast ambassador and expert by experience Chris. In this fantastic episode, Chris tells his amazing story of his trek across the Sahara and how his stoma didn’t stop him fulfilling a dream and having a once in a life-time experience. We first met Chris on episode 4 of season 4. Make sure to give that a listen too if…
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Join Hannah and Paul for another Expert by Experience special, brought to you by Coloplast Professional. Being a member of the South Asian community in Britain, Farish uses his story to tell others of the importance of going to see your GP and is now one of our newest ambassadors here at Coloplast professional. Hannah talks to Farish about his expe…
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There are many events in an ostomates life, and one of them is going on holiday, either abroad or in this country. Join Hannah as she speaks to 2 experts by experience as they discuss the do’s and don’ts of travelling with a stoma with some insightful lived experiences. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by P…
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Join Hannah and Paul for another Expert by Experience special, brought to you by Coloplast Professional. Yvette was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis after the birth of her first child, when she was just 19 years old. Yvette's initial experience wasn't a great one. Having been through a horrid time during pregnancy and being told it was just hemorr…
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This podcast discusses how the 2019 Consensus paper was put to the test. It talks us through how, by using file audit, the utilisation of validated tools improves patient outcomes and supports the SCN in getting it right first time. Links from this episode: http://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/ Presented by Paul Russell-Roberts and Hannah Paterso…
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Join Hannah and Paul in the final instalment of the Expert by Experience specials bought to you by Coloplast Professional. In this episode they are joined by Steve who discusses his journey with a stoma. Steve was diagnosed with IBD in 2008 but before that he was having "accidents" and was worried that he may have cancer. When he received his diagn…
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S4 Ep7: Supporting products are more than just an accessory
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Hannah and Paul discuss what can sometimes be a controversial topic, supporting products. The main topic of conversation is the question: is there a difference between an assessor and a supporting product? Presented by Paul Russell-Roberts and Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Sound Media This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professi…
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Join Hannah and Paul in the third of the Expert by Experience specials bought to you by Coloplast Professional. In this episode they are joined by Deirdre who discusses her journey with a stoma. Deirdre was just 25 years old when she gained her stoma and while it was an incredibly emotional time for her and her family, with the help of her stoma nu…
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S4 Ep5: Discussing transverse colostomies and the clinical challenges faced by both the SCN and the individual
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Hannah chats to Paul about the clinical challenges faced by both the SCN and the patient following the formation of a transverse colostomy. Presented by Paul Russell-Roberts and Hannah Paterson Produced by Vibrant Sound Media This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is …
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