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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.

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Insights survey

Have your say! Take part in our 'Life with a urinary diversion: insights survey' to help pinpoint the strengths and gaps in urinary diversion care. ** This survey has now closed **

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.

This is a photo of a man looking at his mobile phone with expectation. He is surrounded by stars. It is the header image for the Urostomy Association's 200 + Club web page

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.

This is a photo of three plant shoots against a green, leafy background. It is the header image of the 'Gift Aid' page on the Urostomy Association's website

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 photograph of a map, with a magnifying glass highlighting Scotland. It is the header image for the Urostomy Association's page entitled 'Improving services for Scottish patients'

Improving services for Scottish patients

In Winter 23's Journal, we reported on five 'calls to action' put to the Scottish Parliament to improve services for Scottish patients. Here, Brian Fretwell gives an update on progress.

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Volunteer with us

Make a difference – join our valued volunteers! Kind hearted and community spirited, our valued volunteers are the lifeblood of the Urostomy Association.

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.   

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