Bladder and Bowel
June 20, 2018 | by Natasha Bolger | General
This post has been written by Davina Richardson, Children’s Specialist Nurse at Bladder and Bowel UK for World Continence Week 2018. Bladder and bowel problems among adults are not uncommon, affecting both males and females of all ages. Some common bladder problems may include bladder leakage (incontinence), bedwetting or difficulties emptying the bladder. Some common […]
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June 18, 2018 | by Natasha Bolger | General
Today marks the beginning of World Continence Week. This post has written by Joanne Hoyle, Continence Specialist Nurse at Bladder and Bowel UK (BBUK) to raise awareness of bladder and bowel problems of people who participate in sport. The summer is upon us and with it a whole host of national sporting events; The World […]
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April 26, 2018 | by Natasha Bolger | General
This blog post has been written by Karen Irwin, Service Manager/Specialist Nurse at Bladder and Bowel UK (BBUK). It was wonderful to see so many healthcare professionals attending this year’s annual BBUK Symposium, which is held at the Bolton Arena. This year’s conference attracted over 160 delegates, who despite some adverse weather conditions, travelled from all […]
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March 5, 2018 | by Natasha Bolger | General
Many parents and carers worry about toilet training their children. This can be so much more difficult for children who have disabilities, particularly if advice is to wait until the child seems ready. Many children with disabilities, particularly those with processing or learning problems do not understand that they should be using a toilet, are […]
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December 3, 2017 | by Natasha Bolger | General
Toilet training is an area of normal child development that causes anxiety for many families. However, when a child has a disability it is an even bigger hurdle for parents and carers, although the children, particularly those with learning or sensory disabilities are not usually concerned. Often families are advised that they should not worry […]
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June 15, 2017 | by Natasha Bolger | General
Men’s Health Week takes place between 12 and 18 of June. Last year’s campaign was very successful tackling stress and ways to help beat it. This year’s theme is all about abdominal obesity. Some people may wonder why belly fat is the most dangerous type of fat in your body and the reason is because […]
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