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Text on this image reads 'Night drainage - presentation given at the Urostomy Association's online support group on 20 July 2026'. It also says 'Speaker Helen Cox, Coloplast Nurse Manager' and 'Event sponsored by Coloplast'

Night drainage

Good night drainage is imperative for people with urostomies so they can get a good night's sleep. In this recording, Helen Cox, Coloplast Nurse Manager, shares some top tips.

This image is a screenshot from the opening slide of Kate Sainsbury's presentation on managing leaks. It shows a head and shoulders shot of Kate. The heading reads 'The emotional and practical impact of leaks, common causes and reducing the risk'. It also shows the Urostomy Association's logo.

The emotional and practical impact of leaks

Leaks can be a constant cause for concern for people with urostomies, and it can be so valuable to hear from hints and tips from fellow urostomates. In this recording, Kate Sainsbury explores the emotional and practical impact of leaks, common causes and reducing the risk.

This image is a screenshot from the opening slide of Louise Hoolighan's presentation on Managing UTIs. It shows a head and shoulders shot of Louise in her uniform. The heading reads 'Managing urinary tract infections'. It also shows the Urostomy Association's logo.

Identifying and managing UTIs

People with urostomies are more likely to develop urinary tract infections (UTIs). In this presentation Louise Hoolighan, Stoma Nurse Specialist, talks through the symptoms, treatments and taking a urine sample.

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Mindful searching in an AI world

In this short video, Stoma Nurse Specialist Paul Russell-Roberts, explores how to use AI when searching for healthcare information online. He explores when AI can genuinely help, clues to when an AI answer may not be reliable, and a simple rule to encourage safe searching.

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Online support group – Oct 25

Many members tell us how valuable it is to connect with others who truly understand what life is like with a urostomy. So, thanks to the generous support of Coloplast, we were delighted to launch a new series of online support group meetings. This is the recording from the first, which took place on 27 October 2025.

This is a photo of a man wearing a support belt. He is wearing blue trousers and his urostomy bag is showing.

Support garments explained

Support garments can play an important role in helping to reduce the risk of parastomal hernias, a common concern for many urostomates. On 18 August 2025, we held a 'Meet the experts' webinar, sponsored by Suportx, exploring the role support garments can play in enhancing comfort, confidence, and quality of life. This is the recording.

A doctor and two kidneys

Keeping kidneys healthy

Having a urostomy can leave you more susceptible to developing kidney complications. For hints and tips on how you can keep your kidneys healthy, see the recording of our ‘Meet the experts’ webinar held on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

This is a photo of a man sitting on a sofa. He looks in pain, and his clutching around his stomach. It is the cover image to the recording of a webinar held by the Urostomy Association on 4 February 2025 on preventing and managing hernias

Managing hernias

Urostomates are prone to parastomal hernias. In this webinar recording, hear from Mr Mohammed Belal, consultant urologist at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital, about how to reduce the risk, and how to manage hernias should they occur. He is joined by Sarah Russell, clinical exercise physiologist and Gill Thomas, a recent urostomate who has followed Sarah's clinical pilates programme for people with a stoma.

This is a photo of a woman wearing a white and yellow striped top. She is asleep in bed. It is the header image for the page on the Urostomy Association's website linking through to its webinar on managing night drainage

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.

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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