Colleagues in Continence

The Association for Continence Advice (ACA) is the UK's only multi-professional organisation for health and social care professionals working in the field of continence that sets out to improve patient care via its membership. The ACA works very closely with "colleagues in continence" to raise the profile of continence problems and influence UK-wide policy developments in the field of continence.

UKCA: The United Kingdom Continence Association

This umbrella organisation brings together partner groups interested in promoting continence issues. Memebers are ACA, RCN Continence Forum, ERIC, B&BF and Promcon and the Disabled Living. Terms of Reference

Bladder and Bowel Foundation

The Bladder and Bowel Foundation (B&BF) is the UK’s largest advocacy charity providing information and support for all types of bladder and bowel related problems, for patients, their families, carers and healthcare professionals. More information can be found at www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org.uk

Nurse Helpline – 0845 345 0165, Counsellor helpline – 0870 770 3246, General Enquiries – 01536 533255, Email – info@bladderandbowelfoundation.org

SATRA Innovation Park, Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northants, NN16 9JH. Registered charity No, 1085095

ERIC is a national charity that provides information and support on all aspects of childhood continence including bedwetting, daytime wetting, soiling and constipation, including children with special needs.  The ERIC Helpline is available Monday – Friday between 10am-4pm on 0845 370 8008. 

ERIC provides a wide range of literature and resources including leaflets, books, bedding protection. bedwetting alarms, absorbent pants and much more.  The current ERIC Products’ Catalogue can be downloaded from www.ericshop.org.uk or call 0117 301 2101 to request a copy.

The ERIC website is full of useful and interesting information including the popular (moderated) message board, leaflets to download, true stories and much more www.eric.org.uk

Tel: 0845 370 8008  Web: www.eric.org.uk  Email: info@eric.org.uk

Due to a recent extensive fire at Disabled Living, Manchester, PromoCon's base has been destroyed. However, the Helpline service is still running and all team members are available for professional advice and guidance.

Many of the lealfets produced by PromoCon are currently unavailable.

Please ring for further information.    (December 2009)

Promoting continence and product awareness.

PromoCon works to improve life for people with bladder and bowel problems by offering impartial product information, practical solutions and facilitating service development.

PromoCon produces a wealth of literature for both professional and members of the public. Training, both in-house and bespoke is available on a wide range of continence subjects including paediatric continence promotion, functional aspects of continence care, product solutions, etc

There is a permanent display of over 3000 continence products in the Manchester-based centre. The PromoCon Helpline is available Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm on 0161 834 2001.

PromoCon, Disabled Living, 4 St Chad’s Street, Cheetham, Manchester, M8 8QA.

Tel: 0161 834 2001

Web: www.promocon.co.uk  Email: promocon@disabledliving.co.uk