Many people suffer from Bladder and Bowel symptoms which reduce their quality of life.
The following leaflets have been written by professionals with the help of the Continence Service User Group and can be downloaded free of charge.
These leaflets can also be requested from the Continence Service.
Fluid_advice.pdf
Information on recommended fluid intake and types, quantity and timings of drinks to help avoid many bladder problems.
Nocturia.pdf
Information and advice on dealing with nocturia, the term used to describe getting up at night to pass urine.
Overactive_Bladder_Syndrome.pdf
Information on possible treatments for Overactive Bladder Syndrome including changes to fluid intake, bladder retraining, ways to suppress feelings of uregency and medication.
Male_pelvic_floor.pdf
Information to help men understand and effectively exercise their pelvic floor muscles. Leaflet reproduced with kind permission from Synergy Healthcare.
Female_pelvic_floor.pdf
Information to help women understand and effectively exercise their pelvic floor muscles. Leaflet reproduced with kind permission from Synergy Healthcare.
Post_Micturition_Dribble.pdf
Information on ways to help men empty the last few drops of urine from their bladder and avoid post micturation dribble.
Radar_Key.pdf
nformation on the national scheme to provide access to locked toilets for disabled people (and those with bladder or bowel problems).
Bristol_Stool_Form_Scale.pdf
A descriptive tool to aid communication on bowel activity. if you would like a free copy of the Bristol Stool Form Scale, please email your name and address to mss@norgine.com
Clothing_and_incontinence_leaflet.pdf
Information on clothing adaptations to promote independent toileting.
Sheath_Leaflet.pdf
Information on the use and fitting of urinary sheaths for men.
Constipation_leaflet_2010.pdf