Adults
Leaks, urgency, bowel changes, treatment options and everyday confidence.
Adult information →Continence information & supportNothing to hide.
Nothing to hide.
Nothing to be ashamed of.
Bladder and bowel difficulties are health issues, not personal failings. Whatever your age, body or background, you deserve kindness, dignity and support.
Children & teenagers
Bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation, soiling and support at school.
Children’s information →What does continence mean?
Continence is about controlling when you empty your bladder and bowel. Difficulties may involve leaking pee or poo, sudden urgency, or problems emptying. People can experience bladder and bowel problems together.
Common does not mean you must put up with it. An assessment can help identify the cause and possible treatment.
Read more: NHS: urinary incontinence
Read more: NHS: bowel incontinence
You don’t need the perfect words
Try: “I’m having trouble with my bladder or bowel, and it’s affecting my day. Can we talk about what might help?”
You can write it down, bring someone you trust, or ask for privacy. Tell the clinician about any communication, access, cultural or personal needs. Your symptoms do not make you dirty, childish or less deserving of respect.
Good information. Real support.
NHS
Public health information, symptoms and treatment options. Start with the condition-specific links on these pages.
ERIC
The children’s bowel and bladder charity: guidance for families, young people and schools.
ERIC’s helplineBladder & Bowel UK
Specialist bladder and bowel information for adults and children, with a confidential advice helpline.
These are a public health service and specialist support organisations signposted by the NHS. Linking does not imply they endorse LooStop; LooStop is not a medically accredited service.