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Overall winner of the GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Award

April 2007

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) was announced as the overall winner of a national GlaxoSmithKiline IMPACT Award, run in association with the King’s Fund, recognising the work of small-to medium-sized charities in managing the health of people in their communities.

ERIC, which provides information and support for children, young people and their families, was chosen from over 300 charities to win this prestigious recognition.  One of ten initial winners of £20,000, ERIC was named as the overall winner at an Awards Ceremony held at the National Gallery in London, receiving an extra £10,000.

Professor Eric Thomas, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol and chair of ERIC’s management committee, said:

"This is a huge achievement for Penny Dobson and all those who work with her to address an issue that blights so many lives but is not easy for people to talk about. I am proud to be associated with such an enthusiastic and effective team."

Penny Dobson, Director of ERIC, said:

“We are thrilled to be the overall winner, which brings into focus this hitherto neglected area of child health. It will also help ERIC to take important steps forward in its development.”