Locala Childrens Continence Service

07/08/2024

Just to let you know we are running some sessions out in the community re toileting
we are at he Chestnut Centre at Deighton HD2 1HJ tomorrow 8th August between 10 and 12

20/06/2024

The long summer school holidays are a really good time to toilet train your child
ERIC have some good advice about toilet. they also have good advice about toilet training children with additional needs

Let's Go Potty is a evidence based approach to potty training children created by ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity.

31/08/2023

Just wanted to post again about bedwetting.
ERIC the childrens continence charity have some really good advice see below

Information to help work out why your child is bedwetting and how to stop night-time accidents including information about alarms and medication.

18/05/2023

So as its world bedwetting week 5th to 11th June
see below re bedwetting a really good resource about bedwetting.

Bedwetting. Not all children 'grow out of it'. If your child is 5 years or older and still wets the bed, speak to their doctor or nurse. Don’t be embarrassed to ask for professional help. They will be able to ensure your child gets the right assessment and will discuss the available treatment opti...

18/05/2023

its world bedwetting week 5th to 11th June
ERIC the childrens continence charity are hosting a webinar for parents and carers
see link below

A free event for parents and carers to find out more about bedwetting, understanding the causes and finding out what treatments are available.

17/03/2023

there has recently been a lot of press coverage about school and toilets
please see below ERICs advice about school, toilets etc

The rules and regulations around school toilets can be confusing. We provide excellent best practice guidance and resources on this issue.

19/01/2023

please see really good advice below from ERIC about toilet anxiety which we know causes issues with wee and poo

Why the bathroom is frightening place for some children and how we can help them overcome their fears.

22/07/2022

A really good guide to all things 'wee and poo' from ERIC
https://www.eric.org.uk/poo-and-wee

Poo & Wee will tell you about the parts of your body which make poo and wee and how you can keep them healthy.

18/03/2022

just thought I would post this from ERIC some useful information and guidance about 'withholding' wee and poo
https://www.eric.org.uk/News/does-your-child-avoid-doing-a-wee-or-poo

Check out the new section of our website full of resources to support you and your child with this issue.

13/01/2022

Just thought I would post ERICs useful advice about toilet training childrens with additional needs

https://www.eric.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=9b1c4466-ef97-436f-ad8a-9d53ffddb6a9

28/10/2021

Access locala sensory occupational therapy training for parents via our website. Lots of advice and tips for children with sensory processing issues
https://www.locala.org.uk/services/sensory-occupational-therapy-service/talking-sense-training

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28/10/2021

ERIC have also added this useful fact sheet about sensory needs and toileting
https://www.eric.org.uk/sensory-needs-and-toileting

As well as bladder and bowel function, and development, it is often very useful to consider how sensations affect a child’s response to using the toilet.