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  1. Get Involved
  2. Campaigns

Our campaigns

Our campaigning work has two key objectives:

1. To raise awareness of bowel and bladder conditions and of the support and help available to children, teenagers and their families

2. To improve the care and support children and teenagers receive in healthcare and education settings

World Bedwetting Day 2019

World Bedwetting Day 2019

World Bedwetting Day raises awareness of this common condition that can and should be treated. It takes place on Tuesday 28th May 2019. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2019

Updated: 27th May, 2019

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  • Our campaigns
Let's Talk About Poo

Let's Talk About Poo

Our Let’s Talk About Poo campaign raises awareness of children's poo problems so constipation can be tackled early. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2016

Updated: 11th September, 2017

Author:

Related topics:
  • Constipation
  • Campaigning
  • Poo
  • Bowel problems
  • Let's Talk About Poo
  • Our campaigns
The Right to Go

The Right to Go

The Right to Go campaign aims to uphold every child’s right to support and care for a bowel or bladder problem at school. Read more

Published: 14th November, 2015

Updated: 9th October, 2018

Author: Kerry Vevers

Related topics:
  • Campaigning
  • School toilets
  • Right to Go
  • Schools
  • Our campaigns
Paediatric Continence Forum

Paediatric Continence Forum

We are a member of the Paediatric Continence Forum, which campaigns to improve services for children and teenagers with bowel and bladder problems. Read more

Published: 11th November, 2015

Updated: 18th September, 2018

Author:

Related topics:
  • Campaigning
  • School toilets
  • Lobbying
  • Paediatric Continence Forum
  • Commissioning
  • Our campaigns
Health Conditions in Schools Alliance

Health Conditions in Schools Alliance

We are a member of the campaigning coalition, the Health Conditions in Schools Alliance. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2015

Updated: 9th February, 2018

Author: Rhia Favero

Related topics:
  • Campaigning
  • Schools
  • Our campaigns
Previous campaigns

Previous campaigns

We've been fighting for the rights of children with bowel and bladder problems since 1988. Find out about our previous campaigns. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2015

Updated: 15th March, 2017

Author:

Related topics:
  • Bedwetting
  • Campaigning
  • Schools
  • Toilet regulations
  • Our campaigns
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  • ERIC's new online training offering

    ERIC's new online training offering

    We are pleased to announce details of our new online training offering.

  • Patrick and Michael's story

    Patrick and Michael's story

    It took several years and a referral to Great Ormond Street Hospital before Patrick's son Michael received a diagnosis which revealed a physical cause for his wetting accidents.

  • Healthy Bladders & Bowels - 23rd Feb & 2nd March 2021

    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.

  • Episode 6 - Disimpaction explained by a Paediatric Specialist Continence Nurse

    In a follow up to Episode 3 on chronic constipation and disimpaction, Alina talks to Brenda, the ERIC nurse to ask the more detailed questions about this subject.

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  • Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Helpline support

    Call ERIC's helpline on freephone: 0808 169 9949

  • Treating bedwetting

    Treating bedwetting

    Watch our bedwetting animation and find out how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.

  • Causes of daytime wetting

    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

    Children's Continence Pathway

    Discover what help is available for children and teens with bowel and bladder conditions.

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