Headline sponsor

Bladder & Bowel UK
National Symposium
North West 2027

Tuesday 4th March 2027

Etihad Stadium

Ashton New Road

Manchester, M11 3FF

Our symposium features an impressive line-up of expert speakers and enlightening sessions designed for professionals dedicated to bladder and bowel health. The topics and speakers are now available for you to explore.

Delegates can anticipate a rich array of concurrent educational sessions, with specialised streams focusing on both adult and paediatric care, empowering all attendees to deepen their knowledge and impact.

Registration will close when all tickets have sold out or by the 25th February 2027. We encourage you to confirm your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Speakers & sessions

Meet our adult and paediatric expert speakers

Attending the symposium will contribute to NMC revalidation and CPD for other healthcare professionals with an official certificate of attendance is provided.

*Due to unforeseeable circumstances, some topics may change

Delegate testimonials

Don’t take our word for it!

Incredible – brings a whole new level of enthusiasm, and it’s so great for networking. Thank you so much – it is always great and I look forward to the symposia every year.

Paediatric Bladder and Bowel Nurse

Affordable – so many courses and events are expensive, but this one is accessible and great value.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

I always enjoy attending these sessions and go away with new knowledge & ideas on how to improve my own service.

Specialist Nurse

I love it when presenters include photos of pathologies, detailed diagrams, or images of medical devices—it makes the topic so much more engaging and easier to grasp, especially when it’s outside my area of expertise”

Continence Physiotherapist

The insights on nurse education development and effective training were invaluable, as was the session on supporting education staff with CIC and medical needs. Fantastic event – I’ll definitely be attending the next one!”

Community Nurse

The Pelvic Floor School was incredibly passionate and inspiring. It motivated me to take the next step toward using external observations and to explore new ways of using our bladder scanner. Hearing directly from a Dad about his experiences with TAI during a case study session was particularly powerful and moving.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Frequently asked questions

Or contact a member of the team
How is the symposium is delivered?

Concurrent educational streams provide delegates with the opportunity to access a broad adult or paediatric programme with intervals to explore an extensive exhibition including company representatives and charitable services.

Is a certificate of attendance provided?

Attending the symposium will contribute to 7 hours NMC revalidation and CPD for other healthcare professionals. An official certificate of attendance is provided at the end of the event.

Who can attend?

The Symposium is aimed at a wide range of healthcare professionals, including specialists, urologist, general, children’s and school nurses, allied healthcare professionals and those who work in residential and care homes.

Is there free parking?

Parking at the venue is free for all delegates.

Are there refreshments on the day?

Included in the price is:

Breakfast refreshments – pastries, fresh fruit, tea and coffee.

Networking lunch – a buffet-style lunch is provided with drinks

Any dietary requirements can be specified during he booking process

Can I move between adult and paediatric streams?

Delegates are asked to remain in their chosen stream unless permission has been given prior to the event.

Is there an exhibition?

Yes, there is an extensive exhibition, where you will have several opportunities throughout the day to explore and speak with continence product reps and charitable services

Sponsors partners 2027

To sponsor the Bladder & Bowel UK National Symposium North West 2027 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, book here or speak to a member of the marketing team – marketing@disabledliving.co.uk

Headline Sponsor Qufora is a medical device company that works to enable people with chronic bowel disorders to live a better life. They are building a center of excellence to find solutions for people with bowel disorders, through innovation. Solutions that set new standards and make toilet routines as effortless and natural as possible for users.

Media partners 2027

Media Partner UCCT is a free resource for everyone delivering urology and continence care, today. Access the information and tools you need to develop your clinical and personal skills and knowledge, and share your experiences here so your peers can benefit too. Sign up to our monthly newsletter to get updates straight to your inbox.

Media Partner Urology News is a bimonthly print and online magazine, distributed to consultant and trainee surgeons, urological nurses and continence advisors. The publication combines first-class clinical articles with conference reports, reviews of books, journals and digital platforms, and the latest news from the industry

Who can attend?

The Symposium is aimed at a wide range of healthcare professionals including specialist, urology, general, children’s and school nurses, allied healthcare professionals and those who work in residential and care homes. 

How this symposium is delivered

There will be concurrent educational streams providing delegates with the opportunity to access a broad adult and paediatric programme.

A light lunch is provided with intervals to explore an extensive exhibition including company representatives and charitable services.

Attending the symposium will contribute to NMC revalidation and CPD for other healthcare professionals. An official certificate of attendance is provided.

To keep up-to-date with latest Bladder & Bowel UK information
Sign up to our professional newsletter