Bath Hospital Launches Swimming Sessions for Stoma Bag Users
The Royal United Hospital says the sessions aim to help people with stoma bags build confidence swimming in public.
The Royal United Hospital in Bath has set up swimming sessions designed for people who use stoma bags, according to a report by BBC Health.
The initiative aims to help stoma bag users feel more confident swimming, the hospital said, addressing concerns some may have about entering public pools with the medical device.
Further details on the frequency and format of the sessions were not specified in the source report.
Sources
- Helping stoma bag users to swim with confidence — BBC Health
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