UROSTOMY ASSOCIATION
Registered Charity No 1131072
STRATEGIC PLAN 2011 - 2014
Our MissionWhat we do
The Urostomy Association is committed to the support of people affected by a urinary diversion through the provision of information, support, research and education.
Our VisionWhy we do it
We want to ensure that those affected by urinary diversion can achieve the best possible “quality of life” both before and after surgery.
Our ValuesKey values which can help us achieve our vision
We listen to our members’ needs We are the providers of reliable and trusted information
and support, independent of commercial influence We will strive to investigate new ways to help those
affected We are valued as the “voice of the patient” with medical
professionals, product manufacturers, service providers, and government
Key ObjectivesOur areas of focus
1. The Urostomy Association will continue to be known as the reliable and independent source of information for those affected by urinary diversion.
2. We will explore new ways to learn even more about the impact of urinary diversion, and share what we find.
3. Everyone who works with us to fulfill our mission will have the skills and support to achieve the best results.
Key Objectives (Continued)Our areas of focus
4. As a growing organisation we will retain our personal contact with our members’ needs, whilst always ensuring we fulfill our obligations as a registered charity.
Objective 1: We will use our best endeavors to ensure those affected by urinary diversion have access to the information and support they need.
Maintain and expand our branch network Actively engage with members to
understand their needs and align our work to these needs.
Be the “voice of the patient” with medical professionals, product manufacturers, service providers, and government
Objective 2: We will explore new ways to learn even more about the impact of urinary diversion, and share what we find.
Engage with additional medical practitioners to benefit from expertise, keep up to date and spread the workload.
Raise funds to undertake focused research.
Redesign our website Liaise with appliance manufacturers and
suppliers to learn of new developments and advise of problems.
Objective 3: Everyone who works with us to fulfill our mission will have the skills and support to achieve the best results.
We want to Identify new people and ideas to support our work (both as trustees and supporters)
Make the best use of our volunteers’ skills by focusing on specific tasks and working in a consistent way
Take advice from experts when necessary Train our officers and visitors in our
approach and operational needs
Objective 4: As a growing organisation we will retain our personal contact with our members’ needs, whilst always ensuring we fulfill our obligations as a registered charity .
Review and update our Constitution Take advice from experts when necessary Assign roles and responsibilities Form sub-committees focused on a
specific task, with regular progress reviews to keep us on track
Maintain a stable income stream to fulfill our objectives now and in the future
Continue our existing work
Our branches, meetings and newsletters
Our Journal Our close collaborative working with
medical professionals, appliance manufacturers and suppliers
Our influential “voice of the patient” in Government consultations.
Keeping you informed
We will provide a report of progress towards our strategic plan on an annual basis: at our NAGMand in the Urostomy Association Journal.