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This is a photo of a man looking over the side of a pool and smiling at the camera. It is the header image for an article on the Urostomy Association's website entitled 'Swimming with a urostomy'

Swimming with a urostomy

Living with a urostomy shouldn’t prevent you from doing the activities you enjoy. If that includes swimming – great! Water will not harm or enter your stoma, and swimming is a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy.

This is a photograph of Allen Rowlinson and his wife, Anneka. They're sitting side by side at a restaurant table, smiling at the camera. It is the header image of a page on the Urostomy Association's website entitled 'Cancer isn't going to beat me'!

Cancer isn’t going to beat me!

Allen Rowlinson was diagnosed with bladder cancer in June 2010, aged just 52. In his blog, Allen shares how, thanks to support from family, friends and professionals, he has got back to enjoying life and feeling himself again.

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200+ Club prize draw

Play our 200+ Club, and do great things! You will be helping to bring support and reassurance for people facing or following a urinary diversion, while being in the chance to win yourself up to £250!

Gift aid FAQs

See our FAQs if you have any questions about gift aid. If you are a UK taxpayer we can collect an extra 25% on top of your donation at absolutely no cost to you.

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Gift aid

If you are a UK taxpayer we can collect an extra 25% on top of your donation at absolutely no cost to you. This makes a huge difference to our income, so please do sign our gift aid declaration form if you are eligible.

This is a photo of a man with a beard, with his hand over his face. It is the header image for the recording of a 'managing leaks' webinar held by the Urostomy Association on 8 July 2024

Managing leaks

Are you experiencing leakage or worried about it happening to you? Then check out this ‘Ask the Experts’ webinar, sponsored by Coloplast Ltd, focusing on this common issue, from likely causes of leaks to practical ways to manage them and minimise the chances of them happening again.

This is a photo of a medical consultation. It is the header image for a page on the Urostomy Association's website entitled 'Improving patient experience of diagnosis'

Improving patients’ experiences of diagnosis

We are a member of National Voices, a coalition of more than 200 like-minded charities. We have joined together to launch a collaborative vision for improving patients' experience of the diagnosis process.   

This is a photo of a group of people making heart shapes with their hands. It is the header image for the 'How your money helps' page on the Urostomy Association's website.

How your money helps

We are grateful for every gift we receive. Whether this be a first donation, regular monthly gift, a funeral collection, a gift in celebration, or following some fantastic fundraising. Please know we spend every penny with great care. See how your money helps...

This is a photo of two women chatting over cups of tea. It is the header image for the 'What is a urostomy' page on the Urostomy Association's website

What is a urostomy?

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.

This is a photograph of a bunch of forget me nots, shaped into a heart. It is the header image for the 'Remember someone special' page on the Urostomy Association's website

Remember someone special

We are always touched to receive in memory donations. Whether this is through a funeral collection or fundraising event, we will ensure your gift goes toward supporting urostomates and their loved ones, wherever they are on their personal journey.

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