Training courses

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

Latest

Preparing your child for using the toilet at school

Starting school can be a daunting time for children but particularly if they have bowel or bladder challenges. Melissa Yapp, a special education teacher shares some tips.

Episode 5 - Managing toileting issues at school with tips for parents.

Alina talks to Melissa Yapp a speech pathologist and special education teacher. She gives practical advice to help parents raise their child's bowel or bladder problem with the class teacher.

Links to bowel products

Links to bowel products as an accompanying document to the Poo Ladder

Finance & support services manager

New Vacancy! We are looking for someone to lead the financial management and support services at ERIC. Closing date Thursday 19 November 2020

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.