Featured in this month’s newsletter •BBUK Paediatric Education Day - Summary •New On Line Shop – Complete Care Shop •BBUK Bowel Care Award 2018 •National Continence Symposium 8 March 2018 Bolton Arena •Others study days, events and research. •Supplier Directory - on line resource •Disabled Living Services •Loo of the Month •The NHS in the North West Excellence in Supply Awards 2017
Welcome to this months Bladder and Bowel UK Newsletter
Bladder and Bowel UK, Disabled Living, Burrows House, 10 Priestley Road, Wardley Industrial Estate, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2LY
BBUK - Children and Young People’s Education Day October 2017 Starting out as a local special interest group educational meeting, this event has been running for many years and is well established as one of the highlights of Bladder and Bowel UK’s annual calendar. Attendance has grown and, whilst the North West remains well represented amongst delegates, professionals now travel from a much wider area to participate. This year was no exception, with people welcomed from as far away as Oxford, Suffolk and Durham.
June Rogers opened the day with an update on nocturnal enuresis. There is a wealth of new literature and research on this common but troubling condition. June emphasised the heterogeneous nature of the problem and the high co morbidity between bedwetting, sleep disorders and psychological functioning. She outlined that research dictates the prolonged use of ‘bladder training’ as treatment is no longer recommended; that Desmopressin can improve sleep and therefore behaviour in children with nocturnal polyuria, even when it does not fully resolve the wetting; the fundamental role of early and comprehensive assessment to allow treatment to be tailored to the individual needs and preferences of the child and family and to reduce the negative psychological and emotional effects of the condition.
Summary of the Lectures on the BBUK Paediatric Education Day The meeting evaluated well by all who attended, both delegates and company representatives and was oversubscribed again this year. We would like to extend our thanks to our speakers, company colleagues and all who attended and made this such a successful event.
We would strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment! Please put this date in your diary Tuesday, 16th October 2018
Sheena Kennedy from Halton and St Helens, presented on their team’s award winning work on the use of play to teach intermittent selfcatheterisation (ISC) to children. Concentrating on fine motor skills, such as threading and sequencing games, helps identify when children have the dexterity and memory to be able to increase their independence, with respect to ISC. However, younger children in particular are likely to continue to need support with hand hygiene, fluid control and reminders to empty their bladders.
Sarah King from the Impress Network fed back on a children’s continence workshop that took place on 30th September at Thackary Museum, Leeds. Impress is a project from the University of Leeds where scientists and engineers try to solve problems caused by incontinence. The workshop was aimed at children aged 6-16 to find out how they feel about incontinence and to help them to express their ideas on how to solve the difficulties that incontinence causes them. We look forward to receiving more information about the findings from the day Sandra Hanson from Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust introduced a video for families explaining the use of macrogol laxatives to tackle constipation and soiling, which is available online at http://www.thepoonurses.uk; A presentation on the use of transanal irrigation in functional constipation from Davina Richardson and a discussion on resources that clinicians would like to see developed for World Bedwetting Day, which will be on 29 May 2018. There was also an excellent and diverse company exhibition and opportunities for delegates to network during breaks and lunchtime.
Date for your diary Next year‘s Paediatric Education Study Day Tuesday, 16 October 2018 Redbank House, St Chad’s Street, Manchester, M8 8QA We look forward to welcoming you next year to the Bowel Education event, please do contact us if there are any topics you wish us to include as we start preparation for next years programme Date for your diary Next year‘s Bowel Education Study Day Tuesday, 25 September 2018 Redbank House, St Chad’s Street, Manchester, M8 8QA We look forward to welcoming you next year to the Bowel Education event, please do contact us if there are any topics you wish us to include as we start preparation for next years programme Twitter & Social Media As a charity, social media is a relatively new way of communication with our audience. However, we are now increasing our followers on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. To keep up to speed with current events, articles and general tweets/articles... Please connect with us!!
BBUK launches on Line Shop
We have a comprehensive online shopping facility for continence products and associated equipment. Complete Care Shop has over 250,000 in stock items at competitive prices offering you choice from a wide range of manufacturers including disposable pads, pants, urinals, bedding protection, disposal and reusable bed and chair pads, wipes, gloves and a whole lot more. In addition, Complete Care Shop has a reputation for excellent customer service which made the decision to enter into this partnership an easy decision to make. The main advantage of purchasing via the Bladder and Bowel UK website, is the opportunity for you or your clients to speak to Continence Specialists, for free impartial help and advice, ensuring unnecessary purchases are not made.
Bladder and Bowel UK receive commission from product sales to support our Free Help line Services .
Visit our website www.bladderandboweluk.co.uk/onlineshop
Have you or your team been innovative and made a difference to the care of people with bowel problems? If YES, Why not consider applying for the 2018 Bladder and Bowel UK Bowel Care Award
Whether you finished your project within 2017 or are currently involved with a project that you think has potential, you are eligible to apply.
The winner will receive a cash prize and the opportunity to present their work at the Bladder and Bowel National Annual Continence Symposium on Thursday, 8 March 2018
This award aims to recognise any individual or team, working within the NHS or Independent Sector.
Please click link below for further information Good Luck ....
http://www.bladderandboweluk.co.uk/bowel-care-award-2018/ This award has been sponsored by Coloplast
Bladder and Bowel UK National Continence Symposium
Thursday, 8th March 2018 The 2018 educational programme will present the latest evidence based research and up to date clinical data.
Extensive Exhibition A chance to update your knowledge of the latest products & equipment
• CPD • Revalidation • 4 hours of participatory learning • Three education parallel streams: Bladder, Bowel, Children and Young People • Relevant to all HCP’s working within the area of continence, bladder and bowel care, treatment and management. Topics that will be included:
Variety of Adult and Paediatric lectures This one day will include a variety of continence topics, all delivered by experts in these fields.
•Male lower tract urinary symptoms and prostate cancer •Pelvic floor assessment and treatment options •Intermittent Self Catheterisation •The law and the nurse •Bowel assessment, treatment and Management in Adults •Surgical Options for continence • Developing a Poo Passport for children •Children’s day time bladder problems •Bowel Award winner 2018
Venue: USN Bolton Arena, Arena Approach, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6LB Twitter: @BladderBowelUK
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For further information and to request a booking form please contact Bladder and Bowel UK on 0161-607-8219 Booking Forms can also be found on our website. www.bladderandboweluk.co.uk
Others Study Days, Conferences, Research
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) – Research Project Wythenshawe Hospital Could this be for you? •Do you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome? •Would you be interested in taking part in a Research Study? •Males and Females age18+ welcome. All volunteers will be compensated for their time Please telephone the Neurogastroenterology Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester on 0161 291 4188 / 4190 for further information on this research study.
Disabled Living Supplier Directory The Directory has been created at the request of people who use Disabled Living as a resource, to identify companies or organisations who sell or provide equipment, products and services to support disabled children, adults and older people.
Access to the Supplier Directory is via the Disabled Living Website
Throughout 2016 we have consulted with a wide range of people who use Disabled Living’s Supplier Directory – professionals, service users, commercial colleagues and third sector organisations. They told us how much they valued the Supplier Directory, so we have made it easier to navigate and search for equipment, products and services. We have increased the number of words you can submit to describe your products and you can have separate wording for each category. You can list your equipment, products or services in up to five relevant categories.
Contact us to see how you can become part of our Supplier Directory.
Corporate Partnership We are keen to continue working with our existing partners, who kindly support us here at Bladder and Bowel UK but would also welcome discussions for new partnership opportunities. If you or your company are interested please contact Andrea Greenfield Email: bladderandboweluk@disabledliving.co.uk Tel 0161 607 8219
Loo of the Month..... Outdoor toilet in Himalayas Everest Base Camp Trek
The NHS in the North West Excellence in Supply Awards 2017 Farco Fill Protect CliniMed Ltd were short-listed to a group of 13 health care companies and services following our submission of Farco-fill Protect, which was a great achievement given the number of applicants the Innovation Agency received. To then be awarded ‘ Highly Commended’ in the "Innovation" award category with " Farco-fill Protect – A Product Revolutionising Long Term Catheter Care" was a truly amazing achievement.
Farco-Fill Protect is available on FP10 for Community, PIP – 401-7603 and can be prescribed individually or as a box of ten. Whilst not currently available via NHSSC it can be ordered from Clinimed Direct – Code: 342346 (NSR) or through Oxford Pharmacy Stores as a box of 10.
Bladder and Bowel UK, Disabled Living, Burrows House, 10 Priestley Road, Wardley Industrial Estate, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2LY