Mental Health

Mental health and incontinence are closely connected, with each condition capable of influencing the other. While incontinence is often thought of as a physical health issue, psychological wellbeing plays a significant role in bladder and bowel control. Anxiety, stress and depression can all contribute to the development or worsening of…

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,…

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…

Grace Cares, in collaboration with Ontex Global, has released a powerful new white paper highlighting the urgent need to support the UK’s millions of Unpaid Caregivers. This group is too often overlooked in policy, services, and public understanding.  Titled “Caring by Love, not by Pay: Stories and Solutions from Unpaid…