Bladder & Bowel Community

28/01/2026

Are you allowed chocolate?? We're always told of the things to avoid, that could harm our bladder or bowel. But what about things that will make it calmer, happier, and make us feel more in control?

Read our full article with information on what to avoid, and what foods your bladder will love 👉 https://www.bladderandbowel.org/news/eating-way-healthier-bladder-bowel/

Are there foods you find work for you? Comment below!

26/01/2026

We are thrilled to see that the NHS will increase the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening in England from next month. The current threshold will be lowered by a third, in line with Wales and Scotland's current screening policy. This change should catch and prevent more cancers, and save lives.

Today NHS has announced that it will lower the threshold at which home-screening kits for bowel cancer will trigger a referral for further testing 📢

From next month, the level at which a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) in England will lead to further investigations will lower from 120 micrograms of blood per gram of poo (µg/g) down to 80 µg/g. The NHS will now roll out the lower threshold carefully across England, with national coverage set to be completed by 2028.

The NHS estimates that this change will lead to 35% more screening colonoscopies each year in England to help diagnose, rule out or even prevent bowel cancer.

Read more about this exciting announcement: https://bit.ly/3Ztr5zL

21/01/2026

When you're suffering constipation, you can feel really, really awful. In this article we delve into the stigma, the. emotional and physical impact of constipation, and the very real cost to the NHS.

Find out more 👉 https://www.bladderandbowel.org/news/the-cost-of-constipation/

14/01/2026

A reminder of our services into 2026, for anyone who might need them. Please visit our article for a brief overview of:

🏠 Home Delivery Service
💙 Support Group
🖨 Printable Guides
🚻 Just Can't Wait Card

👉https://www.bladderandbowel.org/news/services-overview/

31/12/2025

🎉 Happy New Year Everyone! 🎉 This isn't the easiest time for everyone, so please look out for your neighbours and colleagues, friends and family. We'll be back to our usual service from the New Year, in the meantime we wish you a peaceful and healthy start to 2026.

24/12/2025

🎄Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! ⛄ We'd like to thank you for being part of the Bladder & Bowel Community, and hope you all keep well and safe this season.

We'll have a slightly reduced service for the Christmas week, find out more on our website: https://www.bladderandbowel.org/contact-bladder-and-bowel/

20/12/2025

Please note we will be operating a reduced service over the Festive Period. If you need urgent support, please call NHS 111.

Our Home Delivery Service will be operating until midday on Christmas Eve, and from 27th to the 30th December - a half day service will run until Midday on the 31st December. Please see our Christmas Schedule for full details.

Please stay safe, look after each other, and enjoy the festivities 💙

17/12/2025

Do you understand your Gut Microbiome? What we eat can have a tangible effect on our mood, and how we feel can affect our digestion. So what can we do to improve this frustrating cycle?

Find out more in our article, all about the gut microbiome 👉 https://www.bladderandbowel.org/news/the-microbiome-add-flaxseeds-for-a-happier-gut/

12/12/2025

🚨Last Orders!! 🚨for BLADDER & BOWEL HOME DELIVERY

Make sure you don't run out of vital supplies over Christmas - please get your order in today to make sure you have everything you need:

🚨For all medication orders - please contact us by 12th December
🚨For all appliance/product orders - please contact us by 15th December

The last date for deliveries before Christmas will be the 22nd December, normal service resumes from 2nd January.

Get in touch with your Advisor to arrange your order 👉https://www.bladderandbowel.org/homedelivery/"

10/12/2025

📢 We want to hear from you! The NHS is using Social Prescribing to support people with problems which could be effectively managed through lifestyle changes. These may include social and emotional issues such as loneliness or debt problems, that affect their wellbeing and mental health.

📢 Have you been offered Social Prescribing? Has it worked? What was your experience? Write in to us or comment below.

Find out More 👉 https://www.bladderandbowel.org/help-information/support/social-prescribing/

03/12/2025

💚 Have 3 Minutes? Help Us Break the Taboo and Enjoy 50% Off Grace & Green

We're working with ethical hygiene brand, Grace & Green, to help run an important global incontinence survey to understand the challenges, stigma, and what real support should look like.

💚 Click here to take part: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cLp38geShRHaizY23psXPKfIqlkojmk-wEXTMa7pn5U/preview

💚 As a thank you, you will receive a 50% off voucher for all Grace & Green products, including 50% off our new bladder support range launching this January.

Or find out more here:
https://www.bladderandbowel.org/news/break-the-taboo-50-off-grace-green/

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01/12/2025

🚨BLADDER & BOWEL HOME DELIVERY CUSTOMERS

Make sure you don't run out of vital supplies over Christmas - please get your order in by these key dates:

🚨For all medication orders - please contact us by 12th December
🚨For all appliance/product orders - please contact us by 15th December

The last date for deliveries before Christmas will be the 22nd December.

Get in touch with your Advisor to arrange your order 👉https://www.bladderandbowel.org/homedelivery/