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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.

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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.

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Bags, bags, bags: A unique resource for children and families

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.

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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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Frequently asked questions

If you're facing, or living with a urinary diversion, you've probably got lots of questions. Do check out our FAQs and see if we can help.

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‘Meet the experts’ webinars

Whether you’re considering or already have a urinary diversion, you may have questions about how this might affect your life. We’ve been designing a series of webinars to explore some of the most common topics.

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Make a regular donation

Regular, monthly donations are crucial because life with a urinary diversion can feel daunting. It’s vital that people have somewhere to turn for reassurance, from diagnosis to living life to the full again. We provide that support, but can only do so with kind donations.

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Helpline

It's not unusual to feel anxious when you have, or are facing, a urinary diversion. And it isn't always easy to talk to family and friends. But don’t worry, you can call our helpline for support, advice and help.

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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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