A portable urinal appliance is provided comprising a funnel (7) for receiving urine a flexible hose (8) connected to the funnel a container (6) connected to the flexible hose for receiving and storing urine input at the funnel wherein the appliance further includes a funnel support (10), located with respect to the container so that when the appliance is not in use the funnel is held upright and higher than the level of urine in the container.
