Free helpline: 0808 801 0343 Mon to Thur, 10am - 2pm
Your stories
Read inspiring stories from young people and parents whose lives have been affected by bladder and bowel conditions.
Discover how they have overcome challenges in everyday life, to show that you're not alone.
Constipation, withholding and fear of pooing became a vicious cycle for three-year-old Charlotte. Mum Amy felt ‘like a failure’ – until she found ERIC.
Constant bladder problems made every day difficult for Barney, until a diagnosis led to self-catheterisation. ERIC was there to help and reassure.
Alice and her parents took public transport for a day out. The lack of accessible toilets ruined their trip. She explains how it feels to live with an invisible condition.
Huw's mum Karen is sharing her experience of getting her son's constipation diagnosed and treated. She highlights the challenges when a young person is autistic.
Breaking the stigma of bedwetting: George explains his diagnosis of primary enuresis and the misunderstandings around the condition.
Emily is now a happy, carefree 4 year old. But from the age of 2, she struggled with chronic constipation brought on by withholding her poo.
Joe was born with a bladder condition. He has faced many challenges growing up and wants to share how he navigated his way through life at school, to being a teenager, and then a student at university.
Willow and her mum share their experience of using a Transanal Irrigation System (TAI) to manage chronic constipation.
At ERIC, we like to share the experiences of real people who are using our services to demonstrate the difference our work is making and ultimately help more families. Do you wish to share your story?