Kate Shelbourne - Helpline Advisor & Trust Fundraiser

Kate Shelbourne

I joined ERIC as a Helpline Advisor in December 2018 and the Trust & Foundation Fundraising Team in April 2019, roughly 10 years after being diagnosed with a bowel disease.

It’s almost impossible to appreciate how hard bowel and bladder problems can be until you have them, and I love supporting families through the Helpline one day and then fundraising for the Helpline the next.

Latest

World Bedwetting Day Q & A

A Facebook Live Q & A on the topic of bedwetting.
Become a bedwetting detective

Watch our short animated film for clues to help you work out why your child is bedwetting.
Digital Just Can’t Wait Card

The Bladder and Bowel Community have ditched the plastic. The Original Blue Card Has Now Gone Green! Introducing the NEW Digital Just Can’t Wait card.
Episode 8 - Daytime bladder problems Part 1

Brenda, ERIC Nurse and Paediatric Continence Specialist talks to Alina about a 7 year old child who has started wetting during the day. They explore the reasons behind wetting accidents and how families can help their children to manage their bladder.

Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

Resources and leaflets to help with potty training, daytime wetting, bedwetting and bowel problems.
Top 10 potty training tips

Top 10 potty training tips from the experts in toileting. Use these tips to successfully teach your child to use the potty.
How to treat constipation

Childhood constipation is treatable. The earlier it’s recognised, the easier it is to treat. Find out how laxatives, diet, toilet routine & anal irrigation help.
Bowel problems: FAQs

Answers to common questions about children's bowel problems covering constipation, faecal soiling, laxative treatment and children with additional needs.
Children who will only poo in a nappy and other toilet avoiders

Insisting on wearing a nappy to poo is normal for kids who are potty training, but some would happily poo in a nappy for years. Break the habit with these tips.
A Parent's Guide to Disimpaction

If your child has been constipated for more than a few days your doctor or nurse may recommend a disimpaction regime. This means giving laxatives in sufficiently large quantities to ‘clear out’ all the accumulated poo. Read our Parent's Guide to Disimpaction.
Helpline support

Call ERIC's helpline on freephone: 0808 169 9949
Treating bedwetting

Watch our bedwetting animation and find out how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.
Causes of daytime wetting

Daytime wetting has several potential causes. It’s important to know the reason why wee accidents are happening in order to properly treat the child.
Children's Continence Pathway

Discover what help is available for children and teens with bowel and bladder conditions.

Paediatric Urodynamics Online Course

A paediatric urodynamics online course on understanding childhood bladder dysfunction delivered by the team at the Evelina in London on May 13 and 14 2021. Read more