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Directory of suppliers

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.

This is a photo of a woman in a head scarf being comforted by another woman standing by. It is the header image for an article on the Urostomy Association's website entitled: 'Joining Cancer52 in launching a manifesto for rare and less common cancers'

Launching rare and less common cancers manifesto

The Urostomy Association has joined with Cancer52 and others in the release of ‘The Other Half. A manifesto to transform outcomes for people with rare and less common cancers’.

This is a screenshot of a video featuring urostomate, Donna Watson, in which she describes two holidays; the first in the UK and secondly on safari much further afield.

Donna’s advice on flying with a urostomy

Donna is a UA volunteer, and a frequent traveller. As part of her volunteering, she assists in providing training for security staff at Northern Ireland's business airport. Donna recorded this video as part of the Urostomy Association's 'Travelling with a urostomy' webinar, held on 11 April 2024

This is a photo of Louise Hoolighan, Stoma Nurse Specialist at NHS Golden Jubilee in Clydebank, Glasgow. It is the header image on the Urostomy Association's website which features her 'travelling with a urostomy' presentation

Travelling advice from a stoma nurse specialist

There's lots to think about when planning to travel with a urostomy. In her presentation, Louise Hoolighan, Stoma Nurse Specialist at NHS Golden Jubilee in Clydebank, gives hints and tips for a successful holiday.

This is a photograph of Linda Trill. She is author of the 'Cruising with a urostomy' blog on the Urostomy Association website.

Cruising with a urostomy

Linda had a cystectomy in October 2023. In her blog, Linda shares how she and her husband were determined to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a Rhine river cruise which involved a hotel stay, plane travel and eight nights on the boat. It was a packing challenge!

This is a photo of liquid that is a cloudy purple. It is the header image for the 'What is purple urinary bag syndrome' article on the Urostomy Association's website

Purple urinary bag syndrome

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.

This is a photo of a couple overlooking the sea, with mountains in the background. It is the header image for the 'travelling with confidence' page on the Urostomy Association's website

Travelling with confidence

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.

This image says 'A tale of two holidays' by Donna Watson. It links through to her contribution to the UA's travelling with confidence webinar held on 11 April 24

A tale of two holidays

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.

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About us

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.

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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.

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