We believe the NHS and social care workforce needs to be properly resourced and supported to provide quality, personalised and equitable care. That’s why we’ve proudly joined more than 80 other organisations in putting our name to a joint statement issued by National Voices – the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England – calling on the government to act.
If you’re based in Northern Ireland and in need of support – for you or a loved one – UA volunteer Donna Watson would be delighted to have a chat with you.
Did you know that if you have a urinary diversion, you might be eligible for a discount on your household’s water bill?
With 8th March being International Women’s Day, we want to say a big thank-you to UA’s hugely dedicated Chief Executive Hazel Pixley, who leads our national charity with vision, integrity and compassion.
Show your support for the Urostomy Association while you shop online at outlets such as M&S, Tesco, John Lewis, Dunelm and hundreds more.
How would you like to feature in our unique book for children and help support the vital services we provide for everyone who needs us?
Catch up with our volunteer, Donna, who over time was able to get back to the horse-riding she is so passionate about as well as travelling abroad.
As many of our members know, stoma care can vary widely depending on where you live. So, in a bid to address this postcode lottery and help ‘level up’ provision, we recently joined forces with fellow charities the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association and Colostomy UK at a Parliamentary reception to lobby MPs and Peers about this.
The Urostomy Association is creating a beautiful book for children under 7, recognising that helping them understand the adult world.
This September 2022, we’ll be cheering on our Chair of Trustees Brian Fretwell, who’s putting his best foot forward to tackle a 52-mile sponsored walk in aid of the Association.
