Our training

ERIC has been providing expert training for over 20 years on a range of childhood bowel and bladder issues.

Our aim is to ensure that all professionals who support children with continence problems receive high quality training so that these conditions can be identified, treated and managed as early as possible.

Find out more about our training opportunities here, book your place on a course and read about ERIC's international conference.

ERIC training

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Thank you for supporting our 2018 skydive

Every penny raised by our fundraising skydive will help children and teenagers living with a bladder or bowel problem.
ERIC calls for abstracts for Paediatric Continence Care Conference

Deadline for submissions has been extended to August 10.
Think ERIC first for continence products

Showcasing an extensive range of life-changing products, ERIC's catalogue is available as a free download.
Lend your support to ERIC's brave band of skydivers

Thanks to the support of Wellspect HealthCare, seven people are raising much needed funds for ERIC when they take to the skies on July 7.

Guides to children’s bowel & bladder problems

Download our free leaflets, guides, factsheets and charts 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 and bladder helpline

Open: Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm, Tel: 0845 370 8008* / [email protected]. We provide support and information to help with children’s bowel and bladder problems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bowel problems: FAQs

Answers to common questions about children's bowel problems covering constipation, faecal soiling, laxative treatment and children with additional needs.
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.