Easing the weights of daily care
For many, living with a urostomy means managing a continuous flow. The urostomy bag fills throughout the day and night, and needs to be emptied regularly or connected to a night bag for uninterrupted sleep.
It’s not something that can be set aside. From choosing the right moment to empty, to making sure everything stays secure, it requires ongoing attention. When things don’t work as they should, it can be overwhelming – physically and mentally – affecting every part of the day.
When care becomes something people have to think about every minute of the day, it take focus away from everything else. With dependable performance and ease of use, our products help stoma care take up less space in people’s day, allowing them to focus on what matters most.
The reality of urostomy care
2.7 million
people live with urostomy worldwide
Around 0.02% of the global population lives with a urostomy making it a smaller but very important group.
500,000
new bladder cancer cases occur every year
Bladder cancer is the main reason many people need a urostomy with cases diagnosed across the world very year.
70-80%
experience ongoing issues
For the majority of people living with a urostomy managing leaks and skin irritation is a constant, daily challenge.
Living with urostomy
Adapting to passing urine through a stoma takes time, and getting comfortable with night-time drainage routines can take a while. Emptying the bag becomes part of the daily rhythm, while the skin around the stoma needs gentle, consistent care. Finding comfortable clothing and rebuilding confidence in everyday situations also happens gradually over time.
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Unora brings together the expertise of Oakmed (UK) and ForLife (DE) — combining decades of experience in ostomy care




