The Urostomy Association (UA) is an independent national charity. Whether you are preparing for surgery, recovering from your operation or further along on your journey, we are here with information, reassurance and support to help you live your life with confidence.
We would love to welcome you to our friendly, inclusive community, which is open to your family and carers, too. It’s straightforward and free of charge to join and you can choose to be as involved as much or as little as you want to be.
By joining the Urostomy Association you can:
- receive our popular magazine, The Journal, three times a year
- receive our monthly e-newsletter
- access one-to-one support, reassurance and encouragement, provided by specially trained buddies who know how it feels
- join local get-togethers
- take part in expert-led webinars
- call our telephone helpline on 01223 910854
- access lots of information including factsheets on everything from urine infections and active living to travel advice and sexual health
- receive all the latest through our social media channels, including our private Facebook group