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This a photograph of Brian Fretwell, Chair of the Urostomy Association. He is outside the House of Commons.

Managing bladder cancer

About 10,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year in the UK. In this blog, we explore the symptoms and explain the importance of getting the right information and treatment if you are diagnosed with the condition.

This is a close up photo of a woman with her right hand in her trouser pocket. It is the header image for the 'reducing leaks top tips' page on the Urostomy Association's website

Reducing leaks top tips

Leakage can be a common concern following a urinary diversion, so supporters of the Urostomy Association have kindly drawn on their own experiences and developed these reducing leaks top tips.

This photo is of healthcare workers in discussion. It is the header image for a news page from the Urostomy Association headed 'Supporting the manifesto for equitable healthcare'

Supporting the Manifesto for Equitable Healthcare

In what is likely to be an election year, we are proud to join National Voices in its Manifesto for Equitable Healthcare, putting forward three general election priorities.

This is a photo of a birthday cake, with candles being lit. It is the header image of a page on the Urostomy Association's website which encourages readers to donate in celebration.

Giving in celebration

Giving in celebration is an uplifting way to raise funds and make a real difference to the lives of people living with urinary diversions. By asking your loved ones to make a donation instead of giving presents, you can promote and support our ongoing work.

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 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 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 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.

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