About us

ERIC is the only charity dedicated to the bowel and bladder health of all children and teenagers in the UK.

Our work

We offer the following services:

A helpline service for families to talk to an expertly trained childhood continence advisor.
A website with information on potty training, childhood bowel problems (constipation and soiling), daytime bladder problems, bedwetting and downloadable resources.
An online shop supplying a comprehensive range of life-transforming continence products.
Paediatric continence training courses for health professionals across the UK to raise standards of continence care.
Potty training workshops for parents, carers and those working with pre-schoolers to help the child achieve independent toileting skills.
Campaigns to raise awareness of the causes and treatment of children's bowel and bladder problems, to improve national paediatric continence services and the support available to children in education settings and the NHS.

Find out more about us, our staff and Trustees and the difference we make to the children, teenagers and families we support.

Our vision

Our impact

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Jobs

Latest

Smartphone app testers needed

Would you like to test a new smartphone app to support young people with daytime wetting and urgency?
More children toilet training later – how early years can help parents

A new survey conducted by ERIC and NDNA (National Day Nurseries Association) has found that 68% of early years staff feel that children are potty training later over the last five years.
Complex Bladders & Bowels - London

Includes an introduction to Clean Intermittent Catheterisation, management of indwelling catheters, Mitrofanoff care and bowel washouts via ACE and rectally. This course is aimed at health care professionals who have attended our Healthy Bladders & Bowels training or who have at least 6 month's experience in the field of paediatric continence.
Healthy Bladders & Bowels, including Constipation & Daytime Wetting - London

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.

Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

Free resources to help with potty training, day/night time wetting 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 freephone: 0808 169 9949
How to stop or manage bedwetting

Helpful information and signposting to tackle childhood bedwetting. Kids who wet the bed should be assessed by a GP or nurse and can be seen from age five.
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.