Bladder and Bowel
February 26, 2021 | by Bladder & Bowel UK | General
This is a guest blog for Bladder & Bowel UK, written by Dr Benjamin Disney, a Consultant Gastroenterologist at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Part of our work at the Bowel Interest Group is to raise awareness about the need for improved bowel care management within healthcare services and promote better bowel health. […]
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August 21, 2019 | by Bladder & Bowel UK | General
In today’s world communication is ever changing. Individuals prefer to communicate in a variety of ways including via social media platforms. Different methods of communication suit different situations. We would like to share the ways which we can communicate with you. The BBUK helpline At BBUK we operate a helpline for the general public and […]
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January 9, 2019 | by Bladder & Bowel UK | General
Your bladder and bowel are key to your health and wellbeing. If they are not looked after properly then they may become a problem to you! Read on for more information on how to achieve a healthy bladder. To maintain or achieve a healthy bladder you need to keep hydrated. A large factor in this […]
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June 20, 2018 | by Bladder & Bowel UK | General
This post has been written by Davina Richardson, Children’s Specialist Nurse at Bladder & Bowel UK for world continence week. 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 bowel […]
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June 18, 2018 | by Bladder & Bowel UK | General
This post has written by Joanne Hoyle, Continence Specialist Nurse at 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 Cup, Wimbledon and the Open to mention a few. There will be […]
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April 26, 2018 | by Bladder & Bowel UK | General
This blog post has been written by Karen Irwin, Service Manager/Specialist Nurse at Bladder & 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 Bladder & Bowel UK | 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 Bladder & Bowel UK | 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 Bladder & Bowel UK | General
Men’s Health Week takes place between 12th and 18th 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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