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This a photograph of Brian Fretwell, Chair of the Urostomy Association. He is outside the House of Commons.

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 two woman smiling and chatting over a chocolate cake. It is the header image for the Urostomy Association's 'keep it safe and keep it legal' fundraising page

Keep it safe and keep it legal

Whatever fundraising activities you choose to raise money for the Urostomy Association, remember to check whether there are any health and safety regulations you need to keep in mind.

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'

This is a photo of Laura, and it is the header image of her blog on the Urostomy Association website in which she shares her story of life with two ostomies.

Two bags for life

Laura was given just two weeks to live following diagnosis of a rare, advanced bladder cancer. In this blog, she shares how the only option to save her life involved two ostomies: an ileal conduit (urostomy) and a colostomy, and what this means to her day to day life.

This is a photo of Samantha Sherratt, Transformation Director at the Urostomy Association

Introducing our Transformation Director – Samantha Sherratt

Following our rigorous recruitment process, we are delighted to welcome Samantha Sherratt as UA’s Transformation Director.

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