This topic brings together two interesting pieces of information: a practical tip for ostomates in the UK and a proud personal announcement.

First, let's talk about the UK water bill discounts. If you have an ostomy, you might be eligible for a discount, cap, or concession on your water charges. This helpful tip was found on the money-saving expert Martin Lewis’s website. Here are some insights and advice on this:

- If you're in the UK and have an ostomy, it's worth checking with your local water supplier to see if you qualify for any medical discounts or caps on your water bill.
- It might be helpful to share this information with others. Consider creating a dedicated thread or post to explain how to obtain the water-bill discount so more people can benefit from it.

Now, onto the personal news. The poster shares a heartwarming story about their son, who is an academic professor in cognitive neuroscience. He has been honored with the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a prestigious recognition given to up to 100 academics each year out of about 1.7 million in the U.S. Although he could collect the award at the White House, he has chosen not to for several reasons. He is currently in the UK, having returned to care for the poster during a two-month ICU stay after stoma surgery.

Additional details about the son include:

- His research focuses on number-learning deficits, known as dyscalculia.
- He is described as exceptionally kind and modest about receiving the award.

Some advice and thoughts related to this personal achievement:

- A member suggests that the poster might consider attending the award presentation or exploring assistance for travel, as meeting other awardees could be an uplifting experience.