If you wake up one morning and find that the urine in your catheter or night drainage bag has suddenly turned purple it can be very alarming. In this blog, Katie Sainsbury explores the possible causes, treatments and preventions.
There’s no reason for your urinary diversion to hold you back from travelling, so the world can still be your oyster! It’s natural to feel a bit apprehensive though, which is why we want to help you feel well prepared.
Bags, bags, bags is designed to spark conversations with young children so they grow up knowing that it’s fine to talk openly about weeing differently.
It’s natural to feel a little apprehensive about travelling for the first time with a urostomy. In this video, Donna shares her experiences of her first short trip within the UK, and then taking a safari much further afield.
In her blog, stoma nurse, Michaela Parker explores issues around obtaining smooth drainage at night. Here, to complement her post, Urostomy Association supporters share their top tips to getting a good night’s sleep.
Are you as good with figures as you are with people, and keen to make a difference as a volunteer? Do you care about people adapting to life with a urinary diversion? If so, you could be the Treasurer we’re seeking!
John Cunningham has not only a urostomy but a colostomy too. Now he and his wife, Wendy, are embarking on the Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge to show there can be life after cancer and that you can still achieve your goals, even living with two stomas.
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.
The Urostomy Association is run by a committed team of staff, trustees and volunteers. Meet the team.
The Urostomy Association was founded on a basis of lived experience and an understanding of the need for specialised information and support.
