Campaigning

ERIC campaigns to raise awareness of bowel and bladder conditions and the support available for children and young people.

World Bedwetting Day

World Bedwetting Day is an annual event in the last week of May raising awareness of this common condition that can and should be treated. Read more

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

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

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

Health Conditions in Schools Alliance

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

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

Latest

Manchester Parent and Carer Workshop - 6th, 10th and 15th November 2021

Workshop for parents and carers of children experiencing any bladder and bowel problems. The workshop aims to inform and educate parents and carers and signpost to additional help, support and resources available from ERIC.
Children should never be blamed for bedwetting

A generous supporter shares her story of what it was like to grow up in the 1950s wetting the bed.
Our vision and mission
Digital and Marketing Support Apprentice

We are looking for a passionate apprentice with digital skills and an interest in marketing and communications.

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 from the experts in toileting. Use these tips to successfully teach your child to use the potty.
Bowel problems: FAQs

How often should children poo? Why is my child soiling? Get answers to commonly asked questions about children's poo problems.
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.
Treating bedwetting

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

Call ERIC's helpline on freephone: 0808 169 9949
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.
How fast are your bowels? Take the sweetcorn test to find out!

A portion of sweetcorn and a clock is all you need to discover how long it takes for food to travel from your mouth to the toilet.
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.

Summer Appeal 2021

"I urgently need your help, no family should struggle alone when their children have a bowel or bladder problem. Help us answer every call for help we receive." Juliette Rayner, CEO. Read more

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Preparing your child for using the toilet at big school

Tips for helping your child adjust to using the toilet when they start school including links to a sample health care plan if they have a wee or poo issue. Read more