This article was co-written with iMEDicare to bring awareness to sustainable incontinence options Prevalence of Incontinence   This article discusses the importance of considering sustainability when selecting/recommending incontinence management solutions. It is estimated that 14 million men, women, young people and children of all ages are living with bladder problems. 1 in 10 of the population are affected by faecal incontinence. Over half a million adults suffering from faecal incontinence. Urinary and faecal incontinence are conditions affecting one in three people living in resident ..read more

A new campaign by Bladder & Bowel UK and Attends aims to shine a light on the social, emotional, psychological, and economic impact of incontinence on families and support networks. As a result want to start a conversation so that those affected can find a sense of solidarity, reduce taboos, and share coping strategies. The NHS estimates that 14 million people of all ages are living with bladder problems, and one in 10 of the population is affected by faecal incontinence. This new campaign aims to raise awareness of the role individuals play in supporting loved ones who experience the prob ..read more

Bladder and bowel conditions are among the most common health problems in children and a cause of anxiety for their families, but there are many professionals and places you can turn to for help and information. Incontinence (leakage of wee or poo), difficulties with toilet training, or other issues with toileting can result in difficulties at home, nursery, school or in the wider community. They are a source of stress and frustration for families, not only due to the difficulties of practical management of ‘accidents’, but also because of the impact on your child.   Children wh ..read more

Incontinence is a tough subject to talk about but it’s an important conversation to have. Learn how to talk to a family member about incontinence and steps you can then take. Incontinence is a very common condition. In fact, urinary incontinence is said to affect approximately 14 million people in the UK alone, while nearly half a million people are estimated to experience some form of bowel incontinence.  However, despite these high figures, many people who struggle with incontinence can be reluctant to talk about it. This can be for all sorts of reasons, such as embarrassment or generat ..read more

Incontinence is a difficult condition that can leave many people feeling embarrassed. Learn how to spot some of the signs that someone in your family needs support. Incontinence is a common issue that can affect people of all ages. But incontinence doesn’t affect everyone and is not an inevitability of ageing.   There are also varying degrees of the condition, with some people only experiencing small leaks now and then, while others can lose control of their bladder or bowel completely if unable to reach a bathroom in time.  In this article, we discuss the signs of incontinence ..read more

The impact of incontinence care on you  Incontinence can have a serious impact on wellbeing for the person experiencing the issue. What is less often talked about is how hard it can be to support someone suffering with incontinence.  In fact, we know that in some serious situations, difficulties with managing incontinence can contribute to families making the tough decision to move loved ones to supported housing or care homes.   Struggling with bladder and/or bowel control can create feelings of isolation, but it is important to know you are not alone if you, or someone yo ..read more

We are thrilled to have supported ALTURiX with DreamDry®. Throughout the design process, we have assisted by proposing suggestions on the appearance and content of the app. We provided much of the information for the frequently asked questions. Therefore we are delighted that there are links to Bladder & Bowel UK’s children and families information library and to our website. What is Bedwetting? Bedwetting, sometimes called nocturnal enuresis, or simply enuresis, affects approximately 20% of 5-year-olds and 10% of 7-year-olds. It is considered to be a medical problem once children have pas ..read more

Constipation is a common, but there are management options that can help. Here we take a look at how transanal irrigation helped one woman manage her condition and start to look forward. Jane is an outgoing 58-year-old mother from Liverpool, but behind her bubbly exterior is many years of pain due to a complex history of surgery. Following complications after a total hysterectomy and large bowl resection in 2005 Jane found herself living with the symptoms of a functional bowel disorder, including chronic constipation and faecal loading. Constipation is a common condition, affecting around 20 ..read more

This post was written by Michelle Henderson, Clinical Education Manager, MacGregor Healthcare. This study was undertaken whilst Michelle was Clinical Lead in the Durham Bowel Dysfunction service, with Professor Yan Yiannakou (Consultant Neurogastroenterologist) as the Chief Investigator. She has since joined MacGregor Healthcare as Clinical Education Manager. PERSPECTIVE *(Patient pERSPective of functional bowel disorders: Effects on lifestyle, experienCe of Transanal Irrigation and effects of the COVID-19 pandEmic) was sponsored by County Durham & Darlington NHS Trust and funded by MacG ..read more

This article was written by medical negligence solicitors, Clarke Willmott. Associate Isabel Harper from Clarke Willmott’s serious injury and medical negligence team specialises in helping clients who are seeking a compensation claim for bowel incontinence following childbirth, personal injury or because of medical negligence. Isabel explains the rehabilitation process after a bladder or bowel injury and why you may wish to seek legal advice. Who is affected by bladder and bowel problems? Bladder and bowel problems can affect anyone at any stage of life, but sometimes they can happen unexpect ..read more