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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Urostomy Association is run by a committed team of staff, trustees and volunteers. Meet the team.
In some areas of the UK, local groups offer mutual support and information. These groups have a range of in-person and online meetings.
The Urostomy Association was founded on a basis of lived experience and an understanding of the need for specialised information and support.
We are committed to making sure that everyone who takes part in our events, activities or services can do so in a safe environment.
As Urostomy Association supporters will know, trustees recently introduced a transformation plan to review and build upon our charity’s services.
Getting a good night’s sleep is so important, but for people living with a urostomy this is not always straightforward due to issues around obtaining smooth drainage, plus the worry of potential leaks at night.
Stoma care nurse Michaela Parker answers urostomates’ most frequently asked questions, based on latest guidelines.
The idea of having a urinary diversion can be a bit daunting. You’ll be pleased to know that after an operation to form a urostomy, many people have few or no problems whatsoever. However, some do experience difficulties, and we hope that this page helps you understand some of the issues that may occur.
This directory contains a selection of items which you might find helpful in managing your urinary diversion.
Please note that the Urostomy Association does not recommend individual companies or products, and inclusion in this list does imply an endorsement from us.