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Supporting bladder and bowel health for everyone. A charitable service offering information & advice.
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Here at Bladder & Bowel UK (formerly PromoCon) we have a team of dedicated experts who can provide advice and support to help manage any kind of incontinence, bladder or bowel related issue. Our helpline is accessible to patients, health care professionals and anyone who requires further information or support. Our aim is to raise awareness of continence from a national perspective, whilst supporting patients and professionals to improve the quality of life for sufferers of bladder and bowel problems. We can help with information about services, practical solutions and product advice in a friendly a personal manner. Bladder & Bowel UK is part of the wider charitable organisation, Disabled Living, and provides information about services, practical solutions and equipment advice for those who need it. Call Bladder & Bowel UK on 0161 214 4591 or visit the website on www.bbuk.org.uk

03/10/2026

FREE Lunchtime Learning for healthcare professionals 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

Just a reminder that Bladder & Bowel UK, in partnership with Qufora, are delivering two free lunchtime learning sessions for healthcare professionals supporting children, teenagers and their families.

Thanks to everyone who has already booked onto one or both sessions. If you’ve already registered, there’s nothing else you need to do.

Level One: Constipation and soiling
🗓️ Tuesday 6 October | 12:30–1:30pm

This introductory session will explore the prevalence, causes and impact of constipation and soiling, along with approaches to management.

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/constipation-and-soiling-level-one-tickets-1989820457553

Level Two: Constipation and soiling
🗓️ Thursday 15 October | 12:30–1:30pm

Building on the information covered in Level One, this session looks at the management of constipation in more depth.

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/constipation-and-soiling-level-two-tickets-1996443528336

02/10/2026

If you're living with IBS, you know the daily challenges, the unpredictability, the discomfort, the constant planning around symptoms. A new study needs your help with advancing clinical research.

The study is looking to understand IBS and help improve treatment options for people just like you.

Your experience and insights could help shape the future of IBS care and support others who are going through the same struggles.

Why take part?
✓ Contribute to meaningful research that could help millions
✓ Access expert care and support
✓ Be part of a community that understands

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and you'll be kept informed about research opportunities within your community: https://www.ems-healthcare.com/take-part-in-an-ibs-survey/?source=1226-1874

24/09/2026

🎓 FREE lunchtime learning for healthcare professionals
Support children and teenagers with constipation and soiling

Bladder & Bowel UK, in partnership with Qufora, are offering two FREE online sessions for healthcare professionals supporting children, teenagers and their families.

📅 Level One: Constipation and soiling
Tuesday 6 October | 12:30–1:30pm
An introduction to understanding and managing constipation and soiling.
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/constipation-and-soiling-level-one-tickets-1989820457553

📅 Level Two: Constipation and soiling
Thursday 15 October | 12:30–1:30pm
A more in-depth look at managing constipation, including laxatives, intractable constipation and alternative interventions.
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/constipation-and-soiling-level-two-tickets-1996443528336

Both sessions are based on evidence and current NICE guidance.

23/09/2026

It's been a great start to the Bladder & Bowel UK Midlands National Symposium 2026 at the Coventry Building Society Arena! 💙

Our delegates are enjoying a packed programme of expert-led sessions across our adult and paediatric streams, covering a wide range of topics from pelvic health and constipation to continence care, urology and supporting children with toileting difficulties.

There’s also been plenty of opportunity to connect, share ideas and explore the exhibition, with companies and charitable services showcasing products, resources and support for bladder and bowel care.

17/09/2026

10 tickets remaining: BBUK Midlands Symposium is one week away

Programme highlights include:
🔹Jasmine King on ketamine uropathy: prevalence and management
🔹Arash Taghizadeh on structural and neurogenic causes of urinary incontinence in children
🔹Kelly Kusinski on overlapping urinary symptoms and red flags
🔹Tonya Potter and Holly Davies on pelvic health in pregnancy and beyond
🔹Hema Kannappan on tackling intractable constipation in children
🔹Lorraine MacAlister on supporting autistic children with toileting difficulties

Alongside the programme, there will be an extensive exhibition featuring product representatives and charitable services, as well as our new poster presentations highlighting research and innovation in the field.

Why attend?
🔹7 hours’ NMC revalidation / CPD, with an official certificate of attendance
🔹Free parking at the arena using code BBUK26
🔹Breakfast refreshments and a networking lunch
🔹Access to the full symposium programme and exhibition

Wednesday 23 September 2026 📅
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, CV6 6GE 📍

Book now: https://www.bbuk.org.uk/midlands-symposium-programme/

14/09/2026

🏆Congratulations to Bethany Harris, who has won the first Bladder & Bowel UK Impact Award 2026!

After her own experience of severe slow transit constipation and having an ileostomy, Beth began sharing her story as , helping others feel less alone and more confident talking about life with a stoma.

Beth’s honesty, kindness and determination are making a real difference to so many people. Congratulations, Beth! 👏🏆 💙

https://linktr.ee/palomathestoma

10/09/2026

We’ve been delighted to welcome continence partners to our accessible training and community hub, Redbank House, today for an open day packed with OT in continence care training, venue tours and plenty of networking.

If your organisation is looking for an accessible venue for events, meetings or training, drop in for a chat and a slice of cake. We’ll be here until 3pm!

And, importantly, income from room hire at Redbank House helps fund Disabled Living’s charitable services, so every booking helps us continue supporting people and professionals across the community. 🩵

18/08/2026

If your child wets the bed, you’re not alone. We’ve created a new children’s health resource with trusted information, practical advice and expert guidance to help parents and carers better understand and manage bedwetting.

With support from Pampers Ninjamas Pyjama Pants the free resource offers reassurance, practical guidance and information on available support.

🔗 Visit the resource: https://www.bbuk.org.uk/bedwetting-in-children/

13/08/2026

Congratulations to the Spinal Injuries Association SCI Specialist Clinical Team, who have won the Bladder & Bowel UK Clinical Excellence Award 2026.

The team was recognised by a judging panel of clinicians and experts in bladder and bowel care for its combination of hands-on specialist support, education for health and care staff, and national campaigning to improve neurogenic bowel care.

12/08/2026

Congratulations to Mowoot Intermittent Colonic Exoperistalsis (ICE) System, which has won the Bladder & Bowel UK Product Innovation Award 2026.

Our judging panel of clinicians, academics and people living with bladder and bowel issues particularly valued the extent to which patients and clinicians shaped MOWOOT’s design, and its impact on independence and quality of life for people with chronic constipation. 👏 🏆

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Burrows House, 10 Priestley Road
Manchester
M282LY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01612144591

Website

http://www.bbuk.org.uk/

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