More than five million people in the UK have problems with urinary incontinence. Sadly, only one in eight people feel able to tell someone that they are also experiencing faecal incontinence or soiling.
These problems have been described as the ‘thief of dignity’ by those who suffer from it. You can be assured, though, that help is available. It is important to know that, given time and patience, a great deal of problems with incontinence can be cured or at least improved. The provision of pad supply for Dorset is managed by this service.
Assessments are conducted in a secure, private environment by a specialist nurse. The service is confidential and is tailored to meet your individual needs. Treatment and support can include lifestyle advice, bladder retraining, pelvic floor exercises, electrical stimulation, irrigation devices and bladder scanning.
We work with GPs for the prescribing of medication and devices, where necessary, and can link in with other healthcare professionals when more specialised treatment is required.
We run clinics throughout east and west Dorset, details of which can be found in the list below or using the contact details below.
During your appointment you will be assessed by a female advisor and an individual treatment plan designed with you.
We support everyone, including children, with a wide range of bladder and bowel problems. There may be occasions when it will be necessary for certain specialist treatments to be administered at home. You will be advised by your clinician if this is needed.
11 Shelley Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4JQ
ERIC, the Children’s Bowel and Charity is the UK’s leading charity supporting all children and teenagers with a bowel or bladder problem.
Our services include:
A free telephone and email helpline – (translation & BSL service available)
Clinically correct information and digital resources on potty training, bowel problems including constipation, daytime bladder problems and bedwetting
Training courses for health and education professionals
Support and information events for parents and carers
An online shop supplying a range of continence products for children
36 Old School House, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8DB
