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Digital and Marketing Support Apprentice

We are looking for a passionate apprentice with digital skills and an interest in marketing and communications.
ERIC resources in other languages

How to apply google translate to our key information pages and PDF documents.
Preparing your child for using the toilet at big school

Tips for helping your child adjust to using the toilet when they start school including links to a sample health care plan if they have a wee or poo issue.
Back To School Bedwetting Q&A on Facebook Live

Join us on Facebook for a Live Q&A on supporting children who are bedwetting and the impact on returning to school. Thursday 2nd September at 12 noon.

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.
Bowel problems: FAQs

How often should children poo? Why is my child soiling? Get answers to commonly asked questions about children's poo problems.
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.
Treating bedwetting

Watch our bedwetting animation and find out how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.
Helpline support

Call ERIC's helpline on freephone: 0808 169 9949
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.
How fast are your bowels? Take the sweetcorn test to find out!

A portion of sweetcorn and a clock is all you need to discover how long it takes for food to travel from your mouth to the toilet.
When to start potty training

To start potty training, your child needs to be physically ready and able to follow instructions. There are also things you can do to prepare them to learn.

Summer Appeal 2021

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Preparing your child for using the toilet at big school

Tips for helping your child adjust to using the toilet when they start school including links to a sample health care plan if they have a wee or poo issue. Read more