Leaflets & resources for health professionals

ERIC's 2020 Conference goes virtual!

Find out about ERIC's first ever virtual conference to be held on 6th October 2020 and see our new ticket option for a team of up to 4 delegates. Read more

Early Bird Tickets for the ERIC 2020 Conference

Tickets priced at £105 are now available for the ERIC Paediatric Continence Care Conference Read more

Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

Resources and leaflets to help with potty training, daytime wetting, bedwetting and bowel problems. Read more

Paediatric continence training

Find out more about our courses, covering healthy and complex bladders and bowels, nocturnal enuresis and toilet training children with additional needs. Look out for details of our online training package coming in January 2021! Read more

Bespoke training

We can deliver bespoke training on childhood continence to healthcare professionals or schools at your workplace, tailored to meet your specific requirements. Look out for details of our online training package coming in January 2021! Read more

Factsheets & free downloads

The following factsheets and other resources on children's bowel and bladder problems are available to download free of charge. Read more

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ERIC's new online training offering

We are pleased to announce details of our new online training offering.
Patrick and Michael's story

It took several years and a referral to Great Ormond Street Hospital before Patrick's son Michael received a diagnosis which revealed a physical cause for his wetting accidents.
Healthy Bladders & Bowels - 23rd Feb & 2nd March 2021

Course examining how children’s bladders and bowels work and what can go wrong. Learn how to manage constipation, daytime wetting and promote general continence.
Episode 6 - Disimpaction explained by a Paediatric Specialist Continence Nurse

In a follow up to Episode 3 on chronic constipation and disimpaction, Alina talks to Brenda, the ERIC nurse to ask the more detailed questions about this subject.

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.