This page is for anyone who has, or is about to have, a urostomy. It explains what a urostomy is and why it may be necessary. It explores issues such as how a stoma is formed and the different types of urostomy pouches available.
Life with a urinary diversion can feel daunting. So it’s vital that people have somewhere to turn for reassurance and advice, from diagnosis to living life to the full again. We can provide that support.
Having a urinary diversion can be daunting, but our trained volunteers can provide reassuring, confidential one to one support, by telephone, face-to-face or through our branches and groups. All our volunteers are urostomates themselves, so can understand your concerns.
Regular, monthly donations are crucial because life with a urinary diversion can feel daunting. It’s vital that people have somewhere to turn for reassurance, from diagnosis to living life to the full again. We provide that support, but can only do so with kind donations.
Imagine changing your urostomy bag and spotting what looks like food in there. That’s what happened to Geoff, one of the Urostomy Association’s supporters. Paul Russell-Roberts, Stoma Nurse Specialist, kindly sheds light on this unusual condition
Living with a urostomy, one nutrient that deserves special attention is vitamin B12.
Here are some frequently asked questions about this vital vitamin, its effect on health and why it’s especially relevant to urostomates.
Receiving a bladder cancer diagnosis and being told that you will never wee normally again can be terrifying. That’s why its so important to have trusted information to hand. To mark this Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2025, we highlight the information on our website that patients might find useful at the early stages following diagnosis.
Lorna was really young when she began experiencing problems with UTIs. Despite various tests, the urologist couldn’t identify the reason so treated her with long-term antibiotics. Eventually, the infections cleared but the symptoms she was having just got worse. Read Lorna’s inspirational story and why she’s determined to raise awareness of Interstitial Cystitis.
For new urostomates, returning to work can feel like a daunting prospect. The thought of managing your stoma in a professional setting may bring up concerns about comfort, privacy and confidence. But rest assured – with some preparation and the right support, most people with a urostomy find their transition back to work is a smooth one.
We know how much people value the Journal. But did you know that each year it costs our small charity over £18,000 to print and post copies to our subscribers? You may recall, in our Summer 24 Journal and October 24 e-news, that we asked people to switch to digital if they can. A huge … Read more
For walking football enthusiast Jonathan Fry, taking part in the sport is about more than keeping fit. It’s an opportunity to show what’s still possible living with a stoma.
Your support has meant the world to us this year. As we approach 31 March, the end of our financial year, we want to take a moment to say thank you and reflect on all you’ve helped achieve.
Living with a urostomy doesn’t have to mean giving up your favourite drinks. In fact, most urostomates find they can still have what they enjoy, as long as they also take in enough water to keep hydrated.
Not everyone requiring treatment for a damaged or diseased
bladder receives a urostomy. For some people, a neobladder is more
suitable. If you’ve been told this is an option for you, you’re bound to
have lots of questions.
