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.

Bowel problems (constipation and soiling)

Bladder problems:

Accessing care:

Resources:

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Toilet Training, Including Children with Additional Needs - London

Course looking at how to train children in bowel and bladder control with particular attention given to children with learning difficulties and additional needs.
Dr Eleni Athanasakos
ERIC receives grant from the Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund

ERIC's has received £20,000 funding towards the work of our bowel and bladder helpline and information service.
ERIC Roadshow - Buckinghamshire

ERIC's first regional roadshow will take place in Buckinghamshire on 19 October. Find out more about this unique event for professionals working with children.

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Guides to Children’s Bowel and Bladder Problems

Resources to help with children’s continence problems covering potty training, day / night time wetting, bowel problems, reward charts, poo / wee diaries & more.
Toileting best practice at school

Can schools lock loos during lessons? Are unisex school toilets legal? Can a child be refused admission if still in nappies? Answers to these questions and more.
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.
Children's Continence Pathway

Generic Children’s Continence Pathway outlining what help is or should be available for children and teenagers with bowel & bladder conditions.
Getting help

Lots of children have poo and wee problems. The good news is there are things you can do to sort your problem out.
Top 5 ways to bust your bedwetting

Here are some ways you can bust your bedwetting and keep your bladder healthy.
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.
When to start potty training

To start potty training, your child needs to be physically ready and able to follow instructions. There are also things you can do to prepare them to learn.
How to stop or manage daytime wetting

For your child to stop having wetting accidents they need to drink plenty, exercise the bladder and relax. They might need medication and other treatment too.
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.

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