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Bags, Bags, Bags - Urostomy Association Children's book cover

Bags, bags, bags: A unique resource for children and families

Bags, bags, bags is designed to spark conversations with young children so they grow up knowing that it’s fine to talk openly about weeing differently.

This image says 'A tale of two holidays' by Donna Watson. It links through to her contribution to the UA's travelling with confidence webinar held on 11 April 24

A tale of two holidays

It's natural to feel a little apprehensive about travelling for the first time with a urostomy. In this video, Donna shares her experiences of her first short trip within the UK, and then taking a safari much further afield.

This is a photo showing how a supporter of the Urostomy Association sets up their night bag. It is the header image for the 'night bags top tips' page on the Urostomy Association's website

Managing night drainage: top tips

In her blog, stoma nurse, Michaela Parker explores issues around obtaining smooth drainage at night. Here, to complement her post, Urostomy Association supporters share their top tips to getting a good night's sleep.

This is a photo of some sterling currency, plus fountain pen, calculator and reading glasses. It is the header image for the 'Could you be our next treasurer' page on the Urostomy Association's website.

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!

This is a photo of John Cunningham who, along with his wife Wendy, is undertaking the Land's End to John O-Groats challenge, despite having two stomas. It is the header image for his blog on the Urostomy Association website.

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.

This is a photo of a group of five people chatting around a coffee table. It is the header image for the 'About us' page on the Urostomy Association's website.

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.

This is a picture depicting a chain of paper people. It is the header image of the 'Meet the team' page on the Urostomy Association website

Meet the team

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

This photo is of a spread of old editions of the Urostomy Association's Journal. It is the header image for the 'A brief history' page on the Urostomy Association's website.

Brief history

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

This is a picture of two hands 'protecting' a queen on a chess board. It is the header image for the safeguarding page on the Urostomy Association's website

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.

This is a photo of someone moving chess pieces on a board. It is the header image for the transformation plan FAQs for the Urostomy Association

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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