Campaigning

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

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

Step 1 - Preparing for potty training

Spending time preparing your child in advance of taking their nappy away is the best way to help them move on to the next step. We explain why and how in this first step...
ERIC Conference workshops announced

Read more about the expert-led workshops taking place at our hybrid conference in October.
Step 2 - Potty training practice

Teaching your child how to use a potty and feel comfortable around wee and poo is a great way to introduce the next step. You can help them to learn these new skills through play.
Step 3 - Perfecting potty training skills

You're ready to stop using nappies once and for all! Find out how to manage accidents, outings and naptimes plus how to motivate and reward your child.

Resources about children's bowel & bladder problems

Factsheets, charts & templates to help you manage potty training and bowel & bladder problems.
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.
Bowel problems: FAQs

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

Make sure your child is having plenty to drink throughout the day and check out their poo. Constipation makes potty training really tricky!
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.
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.
Advice for children with constipation

How to spot the signs of constipation in children and how it should be treated and managed.
Treating bedwetting

Discover how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.
Parents and carers
What causes bedwetting?

There are three main reasons why children and young people struggle with bedwetting. Find out more about the underlying causes.