British Colostomy Association

Organisation name

Description

Offers help, support and information to anyone with a colostomy or facing the prospect of a colostomy operation.

Street address

15 Station Road,

City/Town

Reading

County

Berks

Postcode

RG1 1LG

Main Phone No

0118 939 1537

Fax

0118 956 9095

Helpline Number

0800 3284257

Helpline: Hours of operation

0900 - 2200 7 day week coverage (incl. public hols.)

Main Contact: Name

Margaret Reid

Main Contact: Job Title

Director of Field Operations

Is this a national or local organisation?

National

Is there a local support network?

Yes

Details of support network

Colostomate volunteers in certain area able to offer local support and advice

Does the organisation provide free publications or leaflets?

Yes

Details of publications and leaflets

A range of leaflets covering subjects associated with life with a colostomy

Does the organisation publish a newsletter?

Yes

Details of newsletter

'Tidings', published twice per year

Does the organisation fund research?