Welcome to the Bladder & Bowel Community Downloads section – built on a foundation of knowledge around bladder and bowel conditions, symptoms, treatments, products and practical advice. We always recommend speaking to your GP or healthcare professional before making any changes to your healthcare routine. However if you’re seeking information, the following downloads will help provide more clarity and context around a variety of common bladder and bowel issues.
A Healthy Bladder
[BBC:054] A Healthy Bladder
A healthy bladder is important to all of us – it lets us get on with our lives. There are around 14 million people in the UK with a bladder control problem and it can happen to anyone – men and women of any age. This booklet details some of the common symptoms and conditions plus treatments available.
After A Baby
[BBC:051] After A Baby
Some women experience bladder or bowel issues following the birth of their child. This fact sheet explains the causes and what treatments are available.
Bowel Problems
[BBC:001] Bowel Problems
A detailed booklet with information about the bowel and its function, common bowel problems, conditions, possible treatments and where to go for advice.
Bristol Stool Chart
[BBC:002] Bristol Stool Chart
The Bristol Stool Chart is used by medical professionals as an aid to assessing the condition of the bowel.
Bedding Chair Protection
[BBC:003] Bedding Chair Protection
This help sheet details some of the products available to protect your bedding and furniture.
Bladder Control After Prostate Operation
[BBC:004] Bladder Control After Prostate Op
Bladder control can be affected after an operation on your prostrate. This guide explains what help and products are available. You can also find a bladder diary here which is a useful tool to help with bladder training.
Bladder Diary
[BBC:005] Bladder Diary
To help identify your bladder habits and patterns start a bladder diary, recording the number of times you go to the toilet, how long you can wait until you go to the toilet, what you drink and so on.
Bowel Advice Sheet Approaching Your GP
[BBC:052] Bowel Advice Sheet Approaching Your GP
How to approach your GP and explain any bowel symptoms you may have and an overview of some of the test/exams that may be recommended.
Bowel Diary
[BBC:006] Bowel Diary
This bowel diary is a useful tool and may help your GP or continence advisor understand your symptoms or condition.
Bowel Prolapse
[BBC:007] Bowel Prolapse
This help sheet explains some of the causes and ways of treating bowel/rectal prolapse.
Catheter Guide
[BBC:056] Catheter Care
Catheters are used to drain urine away from the bladder. This booklet details types of catheters commonly used and how to take care of them to avoid infection and complication.
Catheter Valves
[BBC:008] Catheter Valves
Catheter can be used as a more discreet alternative to drainage bags. This help sheet explains some of the products and options available.
Indwelling Catheters Accessories
[BBC:022] Indwelling Catheters Accessories
Indwelling catheters are designed to be left in place for long periods of time. They are used to drain urine out of you bladder. This help sheet explains indwelling catheters in more detail.
Intermittent Catheters
[BBC:023] Intermittent Catheters
Intermittent catheters are hollow tubes used to drain urine from the bladder. They can be used to self-catheterise putting you back in control of your bladder condition. The help sheet explains about self-catheterisation in more detail.
Colouring for your Health
[BBC:CI] Colouring In
Our minds and stomachs are strongly linked, meaning that often if there is an issue with one it often will affect the other. Colouring-in is a great way to reduce stress and help look after your digestive system. It can calm the brain, help you refocus, and anyone can do it. Download and print your sheet.
Confused Incontinent Person at Home
[BBC:010] Confused Incontinent Person at Home
Information and advice on how to care for a confused person with incontinence at home.
Constipation
[BBC:011] Constipation
Constipation is a common condition, which can often be resolved by a change in diet or increase in fluid intake. Sometimes it can become a chronic condition. This sheet explains some of the causes of constipation and how this condition can be treated.
Control of Wind Smells
[BBC:012] Control of Wind Smells
When you have a bowel problem it can sometimes be difficult to control wind and this can cause embarrassment. Making adjustments to your diet can help with this problem, this help sheet outlines some of the foods that can cause excess wind and some other ways of treating the condition that may help you.
Diverticular Disease
[BBC:013] Diverticular Disease
An information sheet about the condition Diverticular Disease including signs, symptoms and treatments available.
Diverticulitis
[BBC:014] Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is inflammation of one or more of the diverticulum, which are pockets that have formed in the wall of the intestine. This help sheet talks about the condition in more detail, its symptoms and some of the treatments.
Drainage Bags
[BBC:015] Drainage Bags
Drainage bags are used to collect urine from a catheter of penile sheaf. This sheet explains the options and some of the products that are available.
Episiotomy And Tears During Childbirth
[BBC:016] Episiotomy And Tears During Childbirth
An episiotomy may be performed during childbirth to aid the birth of your baby, the guide explains the procedure and tears during childbirth and how this may affect your bowel function.
Faecal Incontinence
[BBC:017] Faecal Incontinence
Faecal incontinence is more common then you think, you shouldn’t suffer in silence. This help sheet details some of the causes of faecal incontinence and products available to help.
Fibre Contents Of Food Chart
[BBC:018] Fibre Contents Of Food Chart
A high fibre and fluid is a part of a healthy diet and would benefit most people. This help sheet provides you with the fibre content of basics foods to help you make a healthier choice. A high fibre diet isn’t suitable for everyone so it’s important to check with your GP before changing your diet.
Frequency Volume Chart
[BBC:019] Frequency Volume Chart
A Frequency Volume Chart records the volumes voided as well as the time of each visit to the toilet, both during the day and night.
Hand Held And Body Worn Urinals
[BBC:020] Hand Held And Body Worn Urinals
Hand-held or body worn urinals are useful for those who struggle to get to the toilet. This download details some of the options available to you.
Healthy Drinking
[BBC:021] Healthy Drinking
Did you know that what you drink can affect your bladder? This helpful guide from University Hospitals of Leicester explains simply which drinks can irritate your bladder.
IBS Food Diary
[BBC:064] IBS Food Diary
Keeping a food diary is a good way of noting which foods may upset you if you think you have IBS. This chart will help you keep a record of what you ate and when to identify triggers.
Facing Up To Incontinence
[BBC:057] Facing Up To Incontinence
Having incontinence can leave sufferers feeling embarrassed and isolated. This booklet recounts the real life stories of those with a bladder and/or bowel condition. It’s a reminder that you are not alone in this and that help is available for you.
Love Your Gusset
[BBC:058] Love Your Gusset
Even young women and teenagers can experience “SUI” or stress urinary incontinence. This helpful guide explains how you can improve or manage this condition yourself and what options are available should you need further treatment.
Only When I Laugh
[BBC:060] Only When I Laugh
Many people leak urine when they laugh, cough or sneeze. This problem affects over two million people in the UK; it is extremely common. Doctors often call it “SUI” or stress urinary incontinence. It is also commonly referred to as bladder weakness.
Just Can’t Wait card – Promotional Poster
[BBC:062] Download
A4 Landscape Just Can’t Wait Card poster to help people find the toilet card, and find out how to download it for free.
Just Can’t Wait
[BBC:059] Just Can’t Wait
1 in 5 people over the age of 40 suffer from an overactive bladder but anyone of any age can be affected. This booklet provides you with some information about this condition and how to get help.
The Menopause And The Effects On Bladder And Bowel
[BBC:041] The Menopause And The Effects On Bladder And Bowel
Many women experience urinary problems post menopause but very often don’t talk about it. This guide explains how to get help and advice on this sensitive subject.
Mitrofanoff Support Children’s Information Booklet
[BBC:053] Mitrofanoff Support Children’s Information Booklet
This support booklet by Hollister for children explains what a Mitrofanoff is, about the Mitrofanoff procedure and how to care for their device after surgery.
Medication for OAB1
[BBC:024] Medication for OAB1
A list of the common medications used to treat overactive bladder disorders.
Nocturia
[BBC:025] Nocturia
An information sheet explaining the symptom nocturia or waking at night to pass urine.
Nocturnal Enuresis
[BBC:026] Nocturnal Enuresis
Nocturnal Enuresis is the medical term for wetting the bed. This guide explains the causes of this and products available to help you feel more comfortable.
Overactive Bladder
[BBC:027] Overactive Bladder
An overactive bladder is a common cause of incontinence. This guide explains the condition in more detail and the treatments available.
Pelvic Floor Repair Surgery
[BBC:029] Pelvic Floor Repair Surgery
An information sheet about the surgical procedures used to correct a prolapse, also known as colporrhaphy.
Pelvic Floor Exercises For Men
[BBC:030] Pelvic Floor Exercises For Men
Training your pelvic floor muscles can help improve your bladder control and this is as important for men as it is for women. This guide explains how to perform pelvic floor exercises.
Pelvic Floor Exercises For Women
[BBC:031] Pelvic Floor Exercises For Women
Training your pelvic floor muscles can help improve your bladder control. This guide explains how to perform pelvic floor exercises, specifically for women.
Penile Sheaths
[BBC:032] Penile Sheaths
An information sheet about penile sheaths for bladder incontinence.
Prolapse
[BBC:033] Prolapse
An information sheet about prolapse.
PTNS
[BBC:034] PTNS
PTNS is a treatment that stimulates the sacral nerve which can help to improve faecal incontinence. This fact sheet explains the procedure.
Safe Use of Public Toilets
[BBC:063] Toilet Use Guidelines
A4 poster to inform around safe use of public toilets during social distancing and lockdown – stay safe with these simple guidelines to reduce risk of infection.
Skincare Hygiene Bladder
[BBC:035] Skincare Hygiene Bladder
It’s important to care for your skin in order to maintain hygiene and avoid infection. This guide offers practical advice on how to do this.
Skincare Hygiene Bowel
[BBC:036] Skincare Hygiene Bowel
It’s important to care for your skin in order to maintain hygiene and avoid infection. This guide offers practical advice on how to do this.
Sphincter Exercises
[BBC:037] Sphincter Exercises
A fact sheet containing exercises that can help you gain control over your bowel.
Skin Care
[BBC:061] Skin Care
Maintaining healthy skin is a challenge for most people but it is even more important for anyone affected by bladder or bowel control problems that result in incontinence.
Sphincter Repair Operation
[BBC:038] Sphincter Repair Operation
A patient’s guide to a sphincter repair operation, beneficial for people whose anal sphincter is found to be damaged or very weak, giving them trouble with controlling their bowels.
Suprapubic Catheters
[BBC:039] Suprapubic Catheters
An information sheet about suprapubic catheters and when they might be recommended.
Surgery Urge Incontinence
[BBC:040] Surgery Urge Incontinence
A guide to the surgical options available to treat urge incontinence.
Travelling With Confidence
[BBC:042] Travelling with Confidence
This handy guide provides helpful hints and tips on travelling confidently with a bladder or bowel issue.
Urinary Diversion
[BBC:043] Urinary Diversion
A fact sheet explaining common types of urinary diversions.
Urodynamics
[BBC:044] Urodynamics
This leaflet explains what urodynamics is, the procedures involved and how it can help diagnose your bladder condition.
Urinary Tract Infections
[BBC:045] Urinary Tract Infections
An explanation of the three main types of urinary tract infections, the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Washable And Waterproof Pads
[BBC:046] Washable And Waterproof Pads
An information sheet detailing some of the incontinence products available on the market.
Your Guide To Surgery For Stress Incontinence
[BBC:047] Your Guide To Surgery For Stress Incontinence
A guide to common surgical options available to treat stress urinary incontinence in women.
Advice For People In Residential Homes With Cip
[BBC:048] Advice For People In Residential Homes With Cip
Information and advice on how to manage incontinence issues in a residential setting.
Your Prostate And You
[BBC:049] Your Prostate And You
An information sheet for men who may be experiencing or have any concerns about their prostate.
After Dribble For Men
[BBC:050] After Dribble For Men
This fact sheet explains some of the causes of After Dribble or Post Micturition Dribbling (PND), which is the medical term.