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This is a photo of a computer screen which reads "Help uncover the real-life experiences of people living with urinary diversions. Share your experiences with our online survey".

Insights survey

Have your say! Take part in our 'Life with a urinary diversion: insights survey' to help pinpoint the strengths and gaps in urinary diversion care. ** This survey has now closed **

This is a photo of a medical consultation. It is the header image for a page on the Urostomy Association's website entitled 'Improving patient experience of diagnosis'

Improving patients’ experiences of diagnosis

We are a member of National Voices, a coalition of more than 200 like-minded charities. We have joined together to launch a collaborative vision for improving patients' experience of the diagnosis process.   

This is a photo of a woman in a head scarf being comforted by another woman standing by. It is the header image for an article on the Urostomy Association's website entitled: 'Joining Cancer52 in launching a manifesto for rare and less common cancers'

Launching rare and less common cancers manifesto

The Urostomy Association has joined with Cancer52 and others in the release of ‘The Other Half. A manifesto to transform outcomes for people with rare and less common cancers’.

This is a photo of some sterling currency, plus fountain pen, calculator and reading glasses. It is the header image for the 'Could you be our next treasurer' page on the Urostomy Association's website.

Could you be our new Treasurer?

Are you as good with figures as you are with people, and keen to make a difference as a volunteer? Do you care about people adapting to life with a urinary diversion? If so, you could be the Treasurer we’re seeking!

This photo is of someone opening a bathroom door. It is the header image on the 'Boys need bins' campaign update page on the Urostomy Association's website

Boys need bins – campaign update

Our Boys need Bins campaign continues to go from strength to strength, as we call for male sanitary bins to be available in men's toilets UK-wide. This way, men with incontinence can dispose of their sanitary waste easily, safely and with dignity.

This photo is of healthcare workers in discussion. It is the header image for a news page from the Urostomy Association headed 'Supporting the manifesto for equitable healthcare'

Supporting the Manifesto for Equitable Healthcare

In what is likely to be an election year, we are proud to join National Voices in its Manifesto for Equitable Healthcare, putting forward three general election priorities.

This is a photo of a man sitting at a breakfast table. It is the image at the top of a news page on the Urostomy Association's website. The news article relates to a survey being conducted by Hollister on peristomal skin complications amongst the ostomy community.

Understanding peristomal skin conditions: survey

Urostomy Association supports Hollister Ltd in promoting a new survey to gain a deeper understanding of individuals’ personal experiences of peristomal skin complications.

This is a photo of three people in consultation around a table. It is the header image to illustrate a news item titled 'Position statement from the Urostomy Association in response to the consultation – ‘Medical Devices in Primary Care Proposals for Updating Part IX of the Drug Tariff’.

UA response to Part IX Drug Tariff consultation

The UA responds to the consultation from the Dept of Health and Social Care around modernisation of Part IX of the 'Drug Tariff'

This photo is of the Downing Street road sign. It is the header image for the Urostomy Association's news page in which is calls on the Chancellor to provide an immediate support package for people living with ill health or disability experiencing cost-of-living difficulties

UA calls for ‘immediate support’ for people facing ill health and disability

The UA joins forces to call for immediate support to alleviate the cost-of-living impact on people most affected.  

An update on our Safer Spaces Pilot Project

An update on our Safe Spaces pilot project, helping venues become more urostomy aware.

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