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Overview Following a review of continence product usage and expenditure, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) – Royal Derby Hospital identified unusually high usage of certain continence products. The aim was to establish a standardised product formulary across all five hospital sites, evaluate usage patterns, and understand variation in…

We live in a world where almost everything is shared. People talk openly about fitness routines, diets, even intimate health topics such as menopause or erectile dysfunction. Yet one issue continues to exist in near silence: incontinence. Despite affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, bladder and bowel leaks remain one of the most hidden…

I never imagined I would write about this, let alone live it. I’m a 54-year-old man, reasonably healthy, active, and like many others, proud of being independent. Yet, over the last few years, I’ve learned firsthand what it means to live with male incontinence – a topic men rarely talk about, but one that deserves far more attention.  The…

At Ontex, we believe that continence care is about more than just products – it’s about people, dignity, and community. That’s why we were inspired by the recent 2025/26 Paediatric Continence Roundtable which brought together NHS professionals, charities like ERIC and Bladder & Bowel UK, and industry leaders to tackle…

Establishing a Children’s Continence Advisory Service in Orkney: A Collaborative Journey Orkney School Health Team had observed a steady increase in the number of children experiencing continence issues across the region. Families were seeking advice, treatment, and access to suitable products — yet there was no dedicated pathway in place…