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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…

As an Ontex nurse advisor, one of the most meaningful parts of my work is supporting continence teams, patients, and their caregivers through challenges that often go far beyond choosing a product. Every situation is deeply personal, and sometimes a small, human solution can make a world of difference. Recently,…

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,…

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…