Useful contacts
Aquaflex vaginal cones
Aquaflex vaginal cones are available in the UK from larger branches of Boots.
Bladder and Bowel Foundation
The Bladder and Bowel Foundation is a UK not-for-profit organization that provides information and support materials for all types of bladder and bowel problems. Its resources include a range of booklets and fact sheets, available online to registered users, and a free confidential helpline staffed by specialist continence nurses and physiotherapists during office hours Monday to Friday.
Helpline: 0845 345 0165.
www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org
Enuresis Resource and Information Centre (ERIC)
The Enuresis Resource and Information Centre (ERIC) is a UK not-for-profit organization that provides information on all aspects of bedwetting in teenagers and adults, as well as in children. Look at their excellent website, which has a special section for teenagers. They also sell useful aids, such as bed protection and absorbent underwear. Write to: 34 School House, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8DB, UK. Helpline: 0845 370 8008 (10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon-Fri).
www.eric.org.uk
Help the Aged
Help the Aged produces an advice booklet on incontinence, which has useful information for people of any age. The advice booklet on incontinence is also available on their website in the Health Advice section. Write to: Information Department, Help the Aged, 207-221 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9UZ, UK. Tel: 020 7278 1114.
www.helptheaged.org.uk
National Association for Continence (NAFC)
National Association for Continence (NAFC) is a US not-for-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for people with incontinence. Its website has a questionnaire to help you decide what type of incontinence you have. Write to: PO Box 1019, Charleston, SC 29402-1019, USA.
www.nafc.org
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse is a very informative website provided by the US Public Health Service. It has clear and accurate information about all aspects of incontinence, and is well worth a look. Its Bladder Control for Women section gives access to several useful leaflets, including Exercising your pelvic muscles.
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/bladdercontrol/index.htm
PromoCon
PromoCon is a UK not-for-profit organization that provides information on products to prevent and manage incontinence, and on incontinence advisory services and local support groups. Write to: Redbank House, 4 St Chad's Street, Cheetham, Manchester M8 8QA, UK. Helpline: 0161 834 2001 (10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon-Fri).
www.promocon.co.uk
Prostate UK
Prostate UK is a not-for-profit organization that aims to increase awareness and sponsor research into prostate disorders. If you think you might have a prostate problem, look at their website for unbiased and up-to-the-minute information.
www.prostate-research.org.uk
TENA and Poise
TENA and Poise are some of the many absorbent pads for women with incontinence that are available. Boots also sell a range of own-brand disposable pads and absorbent disposable knickers/underpants.
www.tena.co.uk
www.poise.com
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