Help & support

This section provides further information on the common childhood bowel and bladder problems and where you can get help and support for your child.

ERIC helpline

Potty training

Bowel problems (constipation and soiling)

Bladder problems:

Accessing care:

Resources:

Latest

Parent and Carer Workshop - Gloucester

Workshop and networking event for parents and carers of children experiencing bladder and bowel difficulties, ranging from toilet training to persistent wetting and soiling and managing complex conditions.
Nocturnal Enuresis - Glasgow

Course, aimed at health and education professionals, introducing the 'Three Systems' model for understanding bedwetting, with a focus on a child-orientated, evidence-based approach to enuresis treatment.
Potty training - taking control: parent workshop, March 19

Workshop aimed at parents and carers of children under five giving you all the information you need to successfully potty train your child.
ERIC Review of 2018

It’s been a busy year at ERIC. Here’s just a snapshot of some of the things we got up to in 2018.

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

Tel: 0845 370 8008*
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.