Overview Part of Ontex’ ongoing mission is to not only provide excellent quality products, but also to help provide education and training to all of our product users. One very important group are ‘Unpaid Carers’. These are the people who are looking after their loved ones on a daily basis…
“Many patients suffer in silence, not because help doesn’t exist, but because embarrassment stops the conversation.” Did you know skin problems are common for people living with incontinence? We asked Dr. Maria Panourgia, a consultant geriatrician, working in Milton Keynes University Hospital, for simple, effective ways to keep skin healthy. Find out what the…
Navigating Incontinence in the Workplace
- 11/25/2025
Incontinence affects millions of individuals across the UK, yet it remains a condition often managed in silence—particularly in professional settings. We understand the physical and emotional challenges that continence issues can present, especially in the workplace. With the right strategies, products, and mindset, it is entirely possible to maintain comfort,…
Case Study – Transforming Continence Care with UHDB (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
- 10/23/2025
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…
