Policy briefing

Support for children with bowel and bladder problems

Practical guidance covers how to promote good bladder and bowel health in schools, including managing incontinence, safeguarding and examples of continence policies and care plans.
Posted 30 October 2019 - 10:00
Picture shows boys taking turns drinking from a water fountain at a park. Practical information aimed at schools, nurseries and colleges to support children with bladder and bowel issues and toileting has been published by Bowel and Bladder UK.
 
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