ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence)

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

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ERIC is a national charity dedicated to improving children's bowel and bladder health. Our mission is to reduce the impact of continence problems on children and their families.

What we do

• Find out how you can keep your child's bowel and bladder working properly from birth. Clinically approved information and resources to help you and your child.
• 9 in 10 children face issues with school toilets, causing anxiety and school absence. 1 in 3 children struggle with constipation.
• 40% of children with continence problems are bullied.
• Our highly trained advisors can provide specialist information and advice on any childhood continence issue. Call us for answers, support or just to talk to someone who knows about wee and poo problems.
• To speak to an advisor please call 0808 801 0343. The Helpline is open Monday - Thursday, 10am to 2pm and is free to call from landline and mobile numbers.

Age range

0-18

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

Yes

Our users say

The Helpline adviser I spoke to was lovely. She took the time to have a conversation with me and was very knowledgeable about my daughter's condition. I purchased an alarm from the website, which worked a treat.