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Free Printable 20-Language Stoma ‘Can’t Wait’ Toilet & Travel Card Generator (UK)

Pick English plus your holiday destination language to print a clean 1-page credit-card-sized stoma communication card—ideal for urgent 'Can't Wait' toilet access and discreet airport security abroad.

Written by María G. · hola@siilostomy.com · Last updated: 14 November 20268 min read

Alongside your UK RADAR key and GHIC card, a translated wallet card removes language barriers on European and long-haul holidays.

Quick answer

Choose English and your holiday destination language below to print a crisp 1-page wallet-sized Stoma 'Can't Wait' Toilet & Airport Security Card (85.6 × 54 mm) in 20 languages—or save a screenshot straight to your mobile with zero sign-up.

20 languagesSpain, France, Italy, Greece, Japan & more
85.6 × 54 mmfits neatly beside your GHIC & bank cards
Zero sign-up100% browser-based, nothing stored
1-page printclean cut-out wallet sheet with no clutter

Pick your holiday language & print your free wallet card

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Home language (Card 1)

Holiday destination language (Card 2)

MEDICAL NOTICE — OSTOMY / STOMASIIL CARE

I have a permanent medical ostomy pouch and cannot control output voluntarily. I urgently need access to a restroom/toilet. Thank you for your kindness.

AIRPORT SECURITY: I wear a medical ostomy pouch attached to my abdomen and carry essential ostomy supplies. Please screen with discretion or in a private room.

AVISO MÉDICO — OSTOMÍASIIL CARE

Tengo una ostomía (bolsa médica abdominal) que no puedo controlar voluntariamente. Necesito usar un baño con urgencia. Gracias por su comprensión.

SEGURIDAD AEROPUERTO: Llevo una bolsa médica de ostomía adherida al abdomen con suministros esenciales. No puede retirarse; solicito revisión discreta sobre la ropa o en sala privada.

Cut along the dashed guide to pop both 85.6 × 54 mm wallet cards into your passport holder or phone case.

UK & EU hand-luggage rules for stoma bags and supplies

UK & EU hand-luggage rules for stoma bags and supplies
Holiday Item / Checkpoint	UK & EU Airport Rule	Stoma Nurse Packing Tip
Pre-cut flanges & spare bags	Permitted in cabin bags	Pack double your expected holiday supply in hand luggage (ask your airline about medical extra cabin allowance if needed).
Curved stoma scissors	Strictly restricted at UK security	UK DfT rules ban blades in cabin bags at most checkpoints—pre-cut hand-luggage baseplates at home and pack scissors in hold luggage.
Adhesive remover sprays & drops	≤ 100 ml containers	Pack mini sprays inside your clear liquids bag or carry adhesive remover wipes.
Airport body scanners	Stoma bag stays firmly in place	Show this card quietly (and your Sunflower lanyard if worn) to ask for a discreet check or private room.

20-Language Medical Notice Reference (ISO)

ES · Español	Tengo una ostomía (bolsa médica abdominal) que no puedo controlar voluntariamente. Necesito usar un baño con urgencia. Gracias por su comprensión.
EN · English (US / UK / Intl)	I have a permanent medical ostomy pouch and cannot control output voluntarily. I urgently need access to a restroom/toilet. Thank you for your kindness.
FR · Français	Je suis porteur(se) d'une stomie médicale (poche abdominale sans contrôle volontaire). J'ai un besoin urgent d'accéder aux toilettes. Merci de votre compréhension.
DE · Deutsch (DE / AT / CH)	Ich trage ein medizinisches Stoma (Beutel am Bauch ohne willentliche Kontrolle) und bin dringend auf eine Toilette angewiesen. Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis.
IT · Italiano	Sono portatore/portatrice di stomia (sacca medica addominale) e ho bisogno urgente di utilizzare i servizi igienici. Grazie per la comprensione.
PT · Português (PT / BR)	Sou pessoa ostomizada (uso bolsa médica abdominal sem controlo voluntário). Preciso utilizar a casa de banho / banheiro com urgência. Obrigado(a).
NL · Nederlands (NL / BE)	Ik draag een medisch stoma (opvangzakje op de buik zonder vrijwillige controle) en heb dringend een toilet nodig. Hartelijk dank voor uw begrip.
PL · Polski	Jestem osobą ze stomią (medyczny worek stomijny bez możliwości wstrzymania treści). Pilnie potrzebuję skorzystać z toalety. Dziękuję za wyrozumiałość.
FI · Suomi	Minulla on lääketieteellinen avanne (avannepussi vatsalla), enkä voi pidättää sen toimintaa. Tarvitsen kiireellisesti pääsyn WC:hen. Kiitos avustanne.
SV · Svenska	Jag har stomi (medicinsk påse på magen) och behöver akut tillgång till en toalett. Tack för visad förståelse.
DA · Dansk	Jeg har stomi (medicinsk pose på maven) og har akut brug for adgang til et toilet. Mange tak for forståelsen.
CS · Čeština	Mám stomii (zdravotní sáček na břiše bez možnosti zadržení) a nutně potřebuji použít toaletu. Děkuji za pochopení.
HU · Magyar	Sztómaviselő vagyok (orvosi sztómazsákot viselek), sürgősen mosdót kell használnom. Köszönöm a megértését.
EL · Ελληνικά	Φέρω ιατρική στομία (σακουλάκι στην κοιλιά) και χρειάζομαι άμεση πρόσβαση σε τουαλέτα. Σας ευχαριστώ για την κατανόηση.
TR · Türkçe	Tıbbi stoma (karında ostomi torbası) kullanıyorum ve acilen tuvaleti kullanmam gerekiyor. Anlayışınız için teşekkür ederim.
AR · العربية	لدي كيس طبي جراحي (ستوما) في البطن ولا يمكنني التحكم به إرادياً. أحتاج إلى استخدام دورة المياه بشكل عاجل. شكراً لتفهمكم.
JA · 日本語	私はオストメイト（人工肛門・人工膀胱保有者）です。排泄を自分で我慢できないため、緊急にトイレをお借りしたいです。ご配慮に感謝いたします。
KO · 한국어	저는 복부에 의료용 장루/요루 주머니를 착용하고 있어 배설을 조절할 수 없습니다. 급히 화장실을 이용해야 합니다. 배려해 주셔서 감사합니다.
ZH · 中文	我佩戴腹部医疗造口袋，无法自主控制排泄，急需使用洗手间。非常感谢您的理解与帮助。
TH · ภาษาไทย	ฉันมีถุงทวารเทียมทางการแพทย์ที่หน้าท้องซึ่งไม่สามารถกลั้นได้ จำเป็นต้องเข้าห้องน้ำอย่างเร่งด่วน ขอบคุณสำหรับความช่วยเหลือ

Four practical tips for smooth flights & days out

Empty your bag at the departure gate
Modern stoma bags handle cabin pressure effortlessly; emptying before boarding keeps you comfortable through take-off.
Pack rehydration sachets for warm destinations
Mediterranean heat increases fluid and salt loss, especially with an ileostomy.
Pair with a UK RADAR key at home
Use your RADAR key for locked accessible toilets across the UK and this translated card in cafés and shops abroad.
Keep spare supplies cool out of direct sun
Store extra flanges in an insulated pouch in your hotel room rather than a hot car boot.

UK stoma 'Can't Wait' & holiday card FAQs

Can I carry stoma scissors in hand luggage from UK airports?

Because UK Department for Transport and overseas transfer security checkpoints routinely confiscate scissors in cabin bags, always pre-cut your hand-luggage flanges before leaving home and place scissors in checked hold luggage.

Do I have to show my stoma bag at airport security?

Never in public. Showing a bilingual stoma communication card lets staff carry out a discreet rub-down over clothing or offer a private room.

How does a 'Can't Wait' card help in shops and restaurants?

Handing staff a polite printed card explaining an urgent medical stoma need avoids awkward conversations and speeds access to staff or customer toilets.

Should I still carry a UK GHIC card when travelling to Europe?

Yes—always carry a valid UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) plus travel insurance declaring your stoma alongside double supplies.

More free SIIL interactive tools for UK ostomates

UK traveller reference sources: Informed by Colostomy UK Travel Advice, IA (Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Association), and UK GOV Hand Luggage Restrictions. Supportive communication card (not an official NHS certificate); consult your stoma care nurse before flying soon after surgery.

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