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This website provides information and support on childhood bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation and soiling to children, young people, parents and professionals.


What is ERIC?

 

ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence) is a unique, national children’s health charity providing information, support and resources on childhood bedwetting, daytime wetting, soiling and constipation to children, young people, families and health professionals living or working with bladder and bowel problems.

ERIC was started by the Children’s Society in 1988 and was funded by them until April 1991, when ERIC became a Registered Charity (no. 1002424) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (no. 2580579) registered in England and Wales. VAT no: 567 7948 68.

ERIC’s Registered office is: 36 Old School House, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8DB.

ERIC has a confidential Helpline available from 10 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday. Call 0845 370 8008 if you would like information and support on childhood bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation or soiling; or email us.

ERIC runs training seminars for health and other professionals and holds a Conference every two years. For further information go to the professionals' section.

ERIC provides a wide range of resources and products relating to bedwetting, daytime wetting, soiling and constipation. These include bedwetting alarms, daytime pants, bedding protection and literature. You can view our complete product range on our online shop. You can also download ERIC’s current Products’ Catalogue here.

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ERIC has two national campaigns to improve water and toilet facilities for pupils - 'Water is Cool in School' and 'Bog Standard'. Visit our websites: www.wateriscoolinschool.org.uk and www.bog-standard.org for further information and downloadable factsheets.

ERIC is working with families in parts of the UK to find out what information, support and resources they need to gain a better understanding of continence problems and how to overcome or better manage them. You can find out more about this work by clicking here.

Our staff and Committees

ERIC has a small staff team, most of whom are based at our Bristol office. We are supported in our work by a Management Committee and a Clinical Advisory Committee. You can find out about becoming a member of these Committees here.

How we raise money

ERIC relies on donations from individuals, companies and trusts to undertake its work.

Individuals can find out how you can donate to ERIC by clicking here.

Companies and trusts can find out how you can support ERIC by clicking here.

You can view and download a copy of our Annual Report. (PDF format) and our Annual Accounts (PDF format)

 

ERIC is grateful to Pampers BedMats and Ferring Pharmaceuticals Limited for their sponsorship.

 

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ERIC: Overall winner of the GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Award, in association with the King's Fund: For excellence in their work and commitment to improving the quality of life and making a real difference to the health of the community. ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence)
36 Old School House, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8DB, United Kingdom.
Registered Charity Number 1002424
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