Transformation plan FAQs
As Urostomy Association supporters will know, trustees recently introduced a transformation plan to review and build upon our charity’s services.
Managing night drainage: your questions answered
Getting a good night’s sleep is not always straightforward for people living with a urostomy due to the worry of leaks at night. In this blog, stoma care nurse Michaela Parker answers urostomates’ most frequently asked questions.
Understanding issues that may arise – supporters’ top tips
The prospect of a urinary diversion can feel daunting. To complement our information page, Urostomy Association supporters have kindly drawn on their own experiences to develop some top tips on what to expect.
Spring 2021, issue 121
From the editor I make no apologies for featuring Covid-19 photographs on the front cover of this edition. The bad news is that this awful pandemic has affected all of our lives, as well as the normal workings of our Branches and of our National Office. However, a great many of us have found different … Read more
One to one 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.
Frequently asked questions
If you’re facing, or living with a urinary diversion, you’ve probably got lots of questions. Do check out our FAQs and see if we can help.
‘Meet the experts’ webinars
Whether you’re considering or already have a urinary diversion, you may have questions about how this might affect your life. We’ve been designing a series of webinars to explore some of the most common topics.
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.
Make a regular donation
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.
Local support
In some areas of the UK, local groups offer mutual support and information. These groups have a range of in-person and online meetings.