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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 photo is of Rebecca Giddings flying a plane. It is the header image for a blog post on the Urostomy Association's website.

Wings and wheels

Life took a dramatic downturn when Rebecca received multiple diagnoses in her early 30s. But 45 surgeries later, things are looking up – quite literally! Read Rebecca’s story of triumph over adversity and why the sky’s the limit now that she’s finding her ‘new normal’.

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 a man sitting at a breakfast table. It is the image at the top of a news page on the Urostomy Association's website. The news article relates to a survey being conducted by Hollister on peristomal skin complications amongst the ostomy community.

Understanding peristomal skin conditions: survey

Urostomy Association supports Hollister Ltd in promoting a new survey to gain a deeper understanding of individuals’ personal experiences of peristomal skin complications.

This is a photo of Donna Watson. It accompanies a blog on the Urostomy Association's website in which she shares her journey from needing lifesaving surgery to living life to its fullest, from kayaking to going on safari.

Living life to its fullest

With resilience in her DNA and support along the way, Donna went from needing lifesaving surgery to living life to its fullest, from kayaking to going on safari. As a UA volunteer, she’s using her experience to support others as they adapt to life wearing a bag.

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 Jose Caeiro. It is the header image for a blog for urostomates, giving top tips for reducing leaks.

Three simple steps to preventing leakage

Jose Caeiro is a community Stoma Nurse in Cambridgeshire, working for Hollister. In this blog he gives three simple steps on how to prevent urostomy leakage - finding the right fit, achieving a secure seal and establishing a good skincare routine.

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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