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Facebook group

Why not join our Urostomy Association Help and Support Group? It is a supportive community for people living with a urinary diversion or preparing for their surgery. Family members and carers will also find it a helpful.

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The Journal

Packed with real life stories, advice, support, top tips and much more, The Journal is written exclusively for people living with, or facing, a urinary diversion. It is published three times a year and available digitally or through your door.

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Attend an event

You may like getting together to share tips and experiences. Knowing that others understand what life is like with a urinary diversion can be empowering. On our events page you can see what’s being organised by our groups, branches, suppliers and others.

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E-newsletters

Keeping urostomates up to date with the latest in policy developments, resources, events and real life stories is at the heart of what we do, and our monthly e-updates deliver all the news directly into supporters' inboxes!

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Managing bladder cancer

About 10,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year in the UK. In this blog, we explore the symptoms and explain the importance of getting the right information and treatment if you are diagnosed with the condition.

This is a close up photo of a woman with her right hand in her trouser pocket. It is the header image for the 'reducing leaks top tips' page on the Urostomy Association's website

Reducing leaks top tips

Leakage can be a common concern following a urinary diversion, so supporters of the Urostomy Association have kindly drawn on their own experiences and developed these reducing leaks top tips.

This is a photo of a birthday cake, with candles being lit. It is the header image of a page on the Urostomy Association's website which encourages readers to donate in celebration.

Giving in celebration

Giving in celebration is an uplifting way to raise funds and make a real difference to the lives of people living with urinary diversions. By asking your loved ones to make a donation instead of giving presents, you can promote and support our ongoing work.

This photo is of a woman being advised on leaving a gift in her will to charity. It is the header image for the Urostomy Association's information page on leaving a gift in your will.

Gifts in wills

Since the Urostomy Association began in 1971 we've supported thousands of people living with a urinary diversion. Will you leave a gift in your Will, so we can continue provide reassurance to anxious people long into the future?

This is a photo of three women overlooking the beach. It is the header image for a page on the Urostomy Association's website in which the charity's supporters share their top travel tips.

Travel top tips

It's natural to feel a bit apprehensive when travelling after a urinary diversion, so supporters of the Urostomy Association have kindly drawn on their own experiences and developed these top travel tips.

This is a photo of three people in consultation around a table. It is the header image to illustrate a news item titled 'Position statement from the Urostomy Association in response to the consultation – ‘Medical Devices in Primary Care Proposals for Updating Part IX of the Drug Tariff’.

UA response to Part IX Drug Tariff consultation

The UA responds to the consultation from the Dept of Health and Social Care around modernisation of Part IX of the 'Drug Tariff'

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