Bladder & Bowel Community Downloads

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.


Living with IBS Guide

NEW!  Living with IBS Guide

[BBC:066] Living with IBS

You spoke and we listened. Everyone has a different experience of IBS, whether it’s triggers, symptoms or journey towards diagnosis. In response to the community’s needs, we created a new guide supported by Linwoods, which brings together advice and tools to help you manage your condition.


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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 - Download

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.


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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.


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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 Download

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 Download

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 Download

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.


Approaching your FP with a Bladder or Bowel Problem - Bladder & Bowel Community

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

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 Download

Bowel Prolapse

[BBC:007]   Bowel Prolapse

This help sheet explains some of the causes and ways of treating bowel/rectal prolapse.


Catheter Care Guide Download PDF

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 Download

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 Catheter Accessories

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 Download

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 in to de-stress

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 Download

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 Download

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 Download

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 Download

Diverticular Disease

[BBC:013]  Diverticular Disease

An information sheet about the condition Diverticular Disease including signs, symptoms and treatments available.


Diverticulitis Guide from Bladder & Bowel Community

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 Guide - Bladder & Bowel Community

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

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 Download

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

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 Download

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 for Bladder & Bowel Download

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 Chart - Download

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.


Digital Just Can't Wait Card Poster

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.


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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.


Menopause and the effect on the bladder and bowel download

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

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 Download

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 (Colporrhaphy)

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.


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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 Download

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 Toilet Use During Covid

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 - to retain control of your bowel - Bladder & Bowel Community

Sphincter Exercises

[BBC:037]   Sphincter Exercises

A fact sheet containing exercises that can help you gain control over your bowel.

Skincare - Bladder & Bowel Community

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 Surgery Patient Guide

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 Catheter Guide - Bladder & Bowel Community

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.


Travel with Confidence Guide - Bladder & Bowel Community

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.


A guide to UTI's - Bladder & Bowel Community

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.