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Could you be our new Treasurer?

Are you as good with figures as you are with people, and keen to make a difference as a volunteer? Do you care about people adapting to life with a urinary diversion? If so, you could be the Treasurer we’re seeking!

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Walk of hope and gratitude

John Cunningham has not only a urostomy but a colostomy too. Now he and his wife, Wendy, are embarking on the Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge to show there can be life after cancer and that you can still achieve your goals, even living with two stomas.

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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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Meet the team

The Urostomy Association is run by a committed team of staff, trustees and volunteers. Meet the team.

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Brief history

The Urostomy Association was founded on a basis of lived experience and an understanding of the need for specialised information and support.

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Safeguarding

We are committed to making sure that everyone who takes part in our events, activities or services can do so in a safe environment.

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Transformation plan FAQs

As Urostomy Association supporters will know, trustees recently introduced a transformation plan to review and build upon our charity’s services.

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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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One to one support

Having a urinary diversion can be daunting, but our trained volunteers can provide reassuring, confidential one to one support, by telephone, face-to-face or through our branches and groups. All our volunteers are urostomates themselves, so can understand your concerns.

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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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