Find information on a condition
Living with a physical condition such as bladder or bowel problems can take a toll on your mental health too. It’s important to maintain a healthy body and mind to successfully manage your condition. In this section you’ll find a number of pages for the different topics and levels of support necessary for those with bladder or bowel conditions to live a full and happy life.
You’ll find advice and support for often lesser-talked about, but no less important, issues such as dealing with your emotions, and how to negotiate sexual relationships with a bladder or bowel condition.
We offer advice on managing your mental health such as how to stay active with a health condition and manage your diet. Find out how living with a bladder bowel condition can affect your wellbeing and where to seek help if you need it. You’ll also find advice if you’ve been a victim of discrimination and practical advice on what to do if you or someone you know is being abused or neglected in care.
If you are a carer, you can find carer support on how to help a family member or friend with their condition. Lastly, our practical advice page covers topics such as VAT reduced continence products, welfare benefits and Personal Independence Payments, and information on how to manage continence problems at home, and when you’re out.If you’re a carer, and need some advice on how best to help a family member or friend with their condition, read our carer support page. You’ll find information on how to manage continence problems indoors, and when out of the house.
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