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This is a close up of Cathy Varley, in her shades, sitting in the sunshine with her dog. It is the header image for her blog on the Urostomy Association's website

From shock diagnosis to stoma pride

Cathy Varley thought that 2024 was going to be her year. But a shock diagnosis of bladder cancer threw her into turmoil. In this interview, conducted just four months after her surgery, Cathy describes how she has not only came to terms with her urostomy, but has grown to be proud of it!

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Preparing for your surgery

As the day of your op draws closer, there’ll be lots to think about, from what to pack for your hospital stay to arranging a lift home after you’ve been discharged. We've put together some practical tips to help make life a little easier at what can feel like a stressful time.

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Night drainage

Getting a good night’s sleep is not always straightforward for people living with a urostomy. So do check out the recording of our ‘Ask the Experts’ webinar and hear from speakers as they explore the types of night bags available, and share hints and tips that could help with your night time routine. The event, kindly sponsored by Coloplast Ltd, was held on 14 November 2024.

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Send an e-greetings card

Show your friends, colleagues, and loved ones you care by sending Urostomy Association eCards. At the same time, you'll be helping people find the strength, support and confidence they need to embrace new lives following urinary diversion surgery.

This is a photo of a club, with lots of arms waving in the air. It is the header image for a blog post on the Urostomy Association's website looking at the impact on ketamine use on bladder health

Beyond the high

In her blog, Jasmine King explores the unexpected crisis unfolding in urology clinics nationwide as more young adults grapple with bladder issues tied to their recreational Ketamine use.

World Ostomy Day Insights Webinar 2024

World Ostomy Day Insights

To mark World Ostomy Day, we held an online Insights Day to explore national trends and emerging themes in urinary diversion care, and what these mean for urostomates and those involved in their care. If you missed it, do take a look at the recording.

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Help provide hope appeal

Being told that you will never wee normally again is terrifying. Most people have never heard of a urinary diversion, and simply cannot imagine going through life without a functioning bladder. That's why we're running our Help provide hope appeal.

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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 **

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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.

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