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.
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
Essential facts
Continence conditions are among the most common health issues affecting children and young people, with more than 900,000 children in the UK affected by bowel and bladder difficulties, according to the children’s bowel and bladder charity Eric .
Growing numbers of children are also starting school still wearing nappies, which places a burden on teachers, according to the charity.
Bowel and bladder problems are associated with stigma, embarrassment and shame , affecting social
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