Incontinence & causes

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…

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…

Recently, two inpatient units, social enterprise Medway Community Healthcare (MCH) through the NHS, switched to using iD continence care products. Below we spoke with Lizzy Preston, Practice Development Nurse for Inpatient Units, to find out about the project and results seen. The Challenge Darland House, a specialized nursing home for…

Overview  After receiving continence training from the Nurse Advisors at Ontex, Barbara Bertram, Training Coordinator for QME Care, recognized the need for a more structured approach. She believed the training should not only be more frequent, but also mandatory for all staff, both new and existing. Together with Carol Graham,…