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This is a photo of Gary Layzell in his football kit. It is the header image for his blog on the Urostomy Association's website in which he talks about how joining a walking football team helped restore his mental health post surgery/

Restoring my mental health

For Gary Layzell, adapting to life with a urostomy has been as much about looking after his mind and emotions as it has regaining physical fitness post surgery. Both mentally and physically, he has found new strength from sport and camaraderie that is helping him face the future with hope.

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Podcast: preparing for a urostomy

To mark Urology Awareness Month 2024, we joined forces with Coloplast Ltd to produce a new podcast, with special guests sharing their experiences of preparing for a urostomy, and the early days afterward.

This is a photo of a person at sunset holding a bunch of balloons which make up a heart shape. It is the header image for the Urostomy Association's Help provide hope appeal page

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.

This is a photo of Wil Andrews and his wife, Sue. They are sitting in a cafe. It is the header image for his blog entitled 'Tailored solutions' on the Urostomy Association's website

Tailored solutions

Since his surgery in 2019, urostomate Wil has gradually got back to enjoying an active lifestyle again, from cycling to gardening and going on holiday. In his blog, he shares the creative solutions he has found to help him overcome challenges he has faced along the way.

Understanding and managing mucus

The production of mucus is normal and healthy. It is part of living with a urostomy. However, the overproduction of mucus can be a common concern among urostomates. In his blog, Paul Russell-Roberts explores what’s normal and what might require a trip to the GP or stoma care nurse.

This is a photo of a computer screen which reads "Help uncover the real-life experiences of people living with urinary diversions. Share your experiences with our online survey".

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.

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