This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Friday 20 June, 2pm – 3:30pm

About the event: The Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team are specialists in bladder and bowel assessment, treatment and management. They provide advice and support to those caring for people with bladder and bowel problems.

Incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of urine and/or faeces that can have a devastating effect upon the physical, social and psychological wellbeing of the person and can significantly impact their quality of life. Incontinence is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition which can be treated in many cases.
It’s estimated that 14 million people in the UK have bladder control problems. Less than half of those will seek help and advice. Approximately 80% of urinary incontinence can be cured or significantly improved after a complete assessment. The Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team are specialists in bladder and bowel assessment, treatment and management. This session is a space to ask questions, discuss products, and gain practical tips around supporting someone with continence issues. Please note, the Bladder and Bowel Nursing team only assesses and treats adults. Children need to be assessed and treated by school nurses or health visitors.

Delivered by: Kirsty Brown, Staff Nurse, Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team, Continence Care Service, Administration Building, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan
Edinburgh, EH9 2HL

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.