To mark World Ostomy Day on 5 October, 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. The programme included:
- Navigating the complexities: Challenges in the urostomy product supply chain – Jonathan Scott, Chair of the DACs (Dispensing Appliance Contractors) Group, British Healthcare Trades Association
- Putting skin first: The socioeconomic cost of peristomal skin conditions – Jackie McPhail, Honorary Stoma Care nurse at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Hollister Ltd
- Improving urology health and transforming lives: The Urology Foundation’s new research strategy – Rebecca Porta, Chief Executive, The Urology Foundation
- Results of the Urostomy Association insights survey – Samantha Sherratt, Transformation Director, Urostomy Association
- Audience discussion topic: ‘What do you see as the three greatest challenges facing urostomates in the next three years’?
- Beyond the high: Ketamine’s impact on bladder health – Jasmine King, Urology specialist nurse practitioner, North Bristol NHS Trust
