Stoma Care in Ivybridge

FAQs

• Which towns and postcodes do the Ivybridge team service?

  Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:

  Ashford, Plymstock, Wollaton, Ivybridge, Chaddlewood, Charford, Plympton, Kingsbridge, Harleston, Buckfastleigh, South Brent, Staddiscombe, Harraton, Yealmpton, Underwood, Waterhead, Salcombe, Newton Ferrers, Modbury, Oreston, Brixton, Alston, Loddiswell, Bittaford, Thurlestone, Lee Mill, Combe, Combe, Malborough, Lutton, Lutton, East Allington, Harbertonford, West Buckland, Heybrook Bay, Harberton, Buckfast, Aveton Gifford, Inner Hope, Ermington, Buckland, Cornwood, Tideford, Ugborough, Holbeton, Kingston, Blackawton, West Charleton, Wotter, Diptford, Rattery, Sutton, Langford, Avonwick, Sparkwell, Stokenham, Easton, Moreleigh, Bigbury-on-Sea, Sherford, Sherford, Brownston, Frogmore, East Prawle, Broadmoor, Churchstow, Upper Dean, Yealmbridge, Spriddlestone, Membland, Torcross, Shaugh Prior, Ashprington, Stanton, Cornworthy, Battisborough Cross, South Milton, Down Thomas, Horsebrook, Allaleigh, Woodleigh, North Huish, Halwell, East Buckland, Curtisknowle, South Pool, Tuckenhay, Galmpton, Wrangaton, Shipley Bridge, Belsford, Didworthy, Ringmore, Yondertown, East Portlemouth, Beeson, St Ann's Chapel, Beesands, Aish, Penquit, Harbourneford, Ford, Ford, Langaford, Lee Moor, Bigbury, Dunstone, Dunstone, Corntown, Gabber, Bow, Bow, Hutcherleigh, Hope, Hooe, Goveton, Burraton, Scorriton, Kellaton, Slapton, Hemerdon, Netton, Start, Ludbrook, Bantham, Rickham, South Allington, Worston, Sorley, Coombe, Coombe, Blackpool, Westlake, Chillington, Bowden, Weeke, Eastdown, East Cornworthy, Bolberry, East Charleton, Lower Batson, Woolston, Woolston, Ledstone, South Huish, Deancombe, Higher Batson, Woodford, Woodford, Wash, Harford, Upton, Dean Prior, Goodshelter, Bickerton, Preston, Venn, Goosewell, Millcombe, West Leigh, Hatch, Chivelstone, Widewell, Rew, Merafield, Langage Industrial Estate, Steer Park, Plympton Central, Plympton St Maurice, Turnchapel, Elburton Village, Colebrook Village, West Alvington, Mothecombe, Wembury, North Hallsands, South Hallsands, Moorhaven Village, West Prawle, Stert Barton, Washbourne, Painsford, Luscombe, Wrescombe, Lolesbury, Pool Mill, Rowden Court, Grimpstonleigh, Beneknowle, Noss Mayo, Higher Beara, Higher Beara, Bigadon, Lixton, Topsham Bridge, Hendham, Frittiscombe, Flear Mill, Rimpston, Lower Combe, Broadgates, Yeatson, Hernaford, Place Barton, Gara Bridge, Crabadon, Yadsworthy, Luson, Hazard, Aunemouth, Coyton, Gitcombe, Beenleigh, Collaton, Outer Hope, Stidston, Cullaford, Boreston, Kitley, Higher Bowden, North Filham, Great Torr, Boarshill, Lower Torr, Worswell Barton, Langdon Barton, Collaton, Higher Keaton, Strashleigh, Pennaton, Addislade, Auton, Collapit, Owley, Higher Kernborough, Middle Kernborough, Lower Kernborough, Elwell, Higher Wonton, Knapp Mill, Higher Warcombe, Fallapit, Smithaleigh, Bulkamore, Lucas Wood, Lee Mill Bridge, Hope Barton, Blanks Mill, Cholwells, Horsecombe, North Bolberry, North Upton, Sharpham Barton, Woodcombe

  If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:

  PL9 7, TQ7 1, PL7 2, PL7 1, PL9 8, PL9 9, PL7 4, PL9 0, TQ9 7, TQ7 2, TQ7 4, TQ7 3, TQ10 9, TQ11 0, PL21 0, PL8 1, PL7 5, TQ8 8, PL8 2, PL21 9

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• Is Home Instead Ivybridge a locally owned home care organisation?

  Home Instead Ivybridge is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.

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• Will my stoma care be permanent?

  You will likely have been advised at the time of your surgery whether it would be a temporary measure or a permanent one. Stoma reversal is a common procedure for certain types of stoma, with some unable to be reversed. Many people do feel having a stoma often significantly improves quality of life due to the reduction or removal of the symptoms which lead to the surgery. Any stoma care will last only as long as it is required.

• How will a stoma bag affect my life?

  While initially it may take some getting used to, adjusting to living with your stoma bag can minimise disruptions and improve your quality of life. Stoma care can help you recover your independence after surgery so that you can continue doing the things you love.

• Can I bathe with a stoma?

  Yes, it’s fine to have a bath or shower with a stoma, either with your stoma bag on or off. You may prefer having your bag on during a bath just in case your stoma is active and any leaks occur.

• Will my stoma smell?

  Many people are concerned that others will notice a smell from a stoma, but there should only ever be an odour from your stoma when your Care Professional is changing or emptying your bag. If there’s an unpleasant smell while the bag is in place, this might mean there is a leak, or the bag may be faulty. If you’re worried about odours from your stoma bag, your clinical team or your Care Professional will be able to give you help and advice.