Bladder & Bowel Community
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
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About Bladder & Bowel Community
Bladder & Bowel Community provides the largest support network for people, patients, carers, healthcare professionals and families, empowering those affected by Bladder or Bowel Conditions.
Bladder & Bowel Community Description
Welcome to The Bladder & Bowel Community
We are proud to provide the largest community support network for people, patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals. We support people who are faced with bladder and bowel conditions themselves, or those caring for others in need. It is our mission to provide information and support, as well as raise awareness for bladder and bowel conditions.
Online, you’ll find our website offers a diverse range of information, designed to help you navigate whatever bladder or bowel condition you may face, as well as information on a range of services available.
We aim to:
- Break the taboo of having Bowel or Bladder issues
- Create a community where we can support each other
- Give access to information and support regarding the treatments, products and services for people living with these conditions.
- Raise awareness of bladder and bowel diversions /dysfunction /conditions amongst the general public and healthcare professionals.
- Help educate to detect the early signs and symptoms of Bladder & Bowel Conditions
- Give you the tools you need to lead a healthy lifestyle
- Make a real difference to the lives of those affected by bladder and bowel conditions
- Support relatives and carers - we understand the impact it can have on the lives of the people nearest to us.
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10 days to go until ConvaTec Stoma UK's stoma care roadshow in Coventry at Coombe Abbey Hotel. There will be loads going on including chair yoga, head & neck massages, emotional wellbeing talks and reviews with a nurse. There is free parking onsite, complimentary food and drinks and admission is free. Click the link to book your ticket
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/convatec-s toma-health-roadsh…
It's #diabetesweek and did you know that diabetes can also affect your bladder and bowel? https://www.bladderandbowel.org/news/diab etes-week/
It's #carersweek and Crohn's & Colitis UK have developed this really useful guide on how to support someone with IBD.
If you live around the Midlands then you'll be excited to hear that the ConvaTec Stoma UK Roadshow will be visiting Coventry on the 29th June at Coombe Abbey Hotel! The Manchester stoma health roadshow went down a storm and this one promises to be just as informative and exciting! Admission is free, there is free parking on site and complimentary food and drinks. Places are limited so book your space now! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/convatec-s toma-health-roadsh…
A big shout out to London Luton Airport for recognising that not all disabilities are visible. This sign was spotted on their accessible toilet doors this week 👏
Living well with IBS event in Sheffield for those who are interested. IBS can be quite a tricky condition to live with so these tips could be invaluable.
For #mentalhealthawarenessweek we speak to three members of our community about their experiences of how having a bladder or bowel disorder has affected their mental health https://www.bladderandbowel.org/…/menta l-health-awareness-…/
Tell us your story... I'm looking for those in particular who are willing to share their story about having a bladder or bowel condition and how it affects their mental health, those with IBD to support World IBD Day and those with an experience of bladder cancer to support Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Feel free to message the page or email gemma@bladderandbowel.org
In honour of World Ovarian Cancer Day that was on May 8th. Here's an interview we did with amazing advocate Fi Munro Ph.D - ‘Live Like You Are Dying’ Fi has since released another book entitled 'How Long Have I Got', which tells the story of her cancer journey https://www.bladderandbowel.org/…/fi-mu nro-read-journey-ba…/
It's World IBD day soon. If you would like to share your IBD story to help us raise awareness then drop us a message!
Will you be joining ConvaTec UKI at their Stoma Care Roadshow on 19th May? It will be a chance for ostomates to meet each other and ask any questions about stoma care. Admission and parking is free, plus drinks and nibbles will be provided. Places are limited so to book your space, click on the link http://bit.ly/2GjfrOX
Paul Anderson: How fearsome ex-St Helens and Bradford prop is 'tackling the stoma stigma'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/4 8093492
ConvaTec UKI will be hosting a stoma care roadshow on Sunday 19th May at the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club. It will be a chance for ostomates to meet each other and ask any questions about stoma care. Admission and parking is free, plus drinks and nibbles will be provided. Places are limited so to book your space, click on the link http://bit.ly/2GjfrOX
Have you seen the new campaign from Bowel Cancer UK launched in honour of #bowelcancerawarenessmonth. This year BCUK aims to highlight that anyone can be affected by the disease with portraits of those affected by the disease. There is a familiar face amongst the images 😉 as I was invited down to London to participate in the shoot. I will blog a little bit about the day this week. It was a very special day - Gemma. #thisisbowelcancer
Today is World Kidney Day and we speak to four patients on how chronic kidney disease has an impact on their lives https://www.bladderandbowel.org/news/worl d-kidney-day/
Tara share's her story on how her rare conditions affect her bladder https://www.bladderandbowel.org/…/share -your-story-taras-s…/
Do you have a story to tell that you want to share with the community? Or how about your tips on how you cope with your bladder or bowel condition? Are there any local groups that we can spread the word about? Get in touch with us and let us know.
More about Bladder & Bowel Community
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -