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  1. About Us
  2. Campaigns

Campaigning

ERIC campaigns to raise awareness of bowel and bladder conditions and the support available for children and young people.

Let's Talk About Poo

Let's Talk About Poo

Our Let’s Talk About Poo campaign raises awareness of children's poo problems so constipation can be tackled early. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2016

Updated: 11th September, 2017

Author:

The Right to Go

The Right to Go

The Right to Go campaign aims to uphold every child’s right to support and care for a bowel or bladder problem at school. Read more

Published: 14th November, 2015

Updated: 9th October, 2018

Author: Kerry Vevers

Paediatric Continence Forum

Paediatric Continence Forum

We are a member of the Paediatric Continence Forum, which campaigns to improve services for children and teenagers with bowel and bladder problems. Read more

Published: 11th November, 2015

Updated: 18th September, 2018

Author:

Health Conditions in Schools Alliance

Health Conditions in Schools Alliance

We are a member of the campaigning coalition, the Health Conditions in Schools Alliance. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2015

Updated: 9th February, 2018

Author: Rhia Favero

Previous campaigns

Previous campaigns

We've been fighting for the rights of children with bowel and bladder problems since 1988. Find out about our previous campaigns. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2015

Updated: 15th March, 2017

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  • Talking about wee and poo - 20/9/22

    Talking about wee and poo - 20/9/22

    This webinar is for parents and carers to explain how bladders & bowels work and what to do when things go wrong.

  • Dr Jide Menakaya - Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead for Paediatric Gastroenterology

  • Nurseries - please take our potty training survey!

    Nurseries - please take our potty training survey!

    Nurseries, can you help us? We would appreciate your feedback so that we can offer the potty training support and resources that would be most useful to you.

  • Rebecca Mottram - Children's Nurse and Potty Training Consultant

    Rebecca Mottram - Children's Nurse and Potty Training Consultant

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  • Resources about children's bowel & bladder problems

    Resources about children's bowel & bladder problems

    Factsheets, charts & templates to help you manage potty training and bowel & bladder problems.

  • 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.

  • Bowel problems: FAQs

    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

    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.

  • Potty training tips

    Potty training tips

    Make sure your child is having plenty to drink throughout the day and check out their poo. Constipation makes potty training really tricky!

  • How fast are your bowels? Take the sweetcorn test to find out!

    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.

  • Advice for children with constipation

    Advice for children with constipation

    How to spot the signs of constipation in children and how it should be treated and managed.

  • Treating bedwetting

    Treating bedwetting

    Discover how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.

  • Parents and carers

    Parents and carers

  • What causes bedwetting?

    What causes bedwetting?

    There are three main reasons why children and young people struggle with bedwetting. Find out more about the underlying causes.

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ERIC Conference 2022 booking is open

ERIC Conference 2022 booking is open

Our conference for health and education professionals will take place on 10th October 2022 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Live streaming also available. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2022

Updated: 19th April, 2022

Author: Alina Lynden

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