Swimming With Stoma Bags | Bristol News

Swimming with a stoma bag just got a whole lot more empowering—Royal United Hospitals in Bath are launching confidence-boosting swim sessions for patients with stomas, proving that life doesn’t have to pause. Led by healthcare assistant Fiona Rogers, these sessions help folks like Claire (Crohn’s, 10+ years) and Philip (“Cookie,” cancer survivor) reclaim their active lives—from geothermal pools in Iceland to cycling and swimming again. With stigma melting away and real-life triumphs shared, the program is inspiring other hospitals to follow suit: a stoma isn’t a barrier—it’s a badge of resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5458e295b40ec6a5