The service supports children and young people with bladder and bowel difficulties and works with families to develop individual care plans. Clinics are provided in community locations across Devon and Torbay.

The service specialises in:

• Daytime wetting
• Bedwetting (night-time wetting)
• Constipation
• Soiling
• Delayed toilet training for children with additional needs
• Continence support for children with learning or physical disabilities

The team also provides:

• Healthy bladder and bowel advice
• Continence promotion
• Assessment for continence products for eligible children
• Advice for parents, pre-schools and schools
• Support with specialist treatments such as intermittent catheterisation and anal irrigation

Age

• Children and young people

Eligibility

The service supports children and young people with bladder and/or bowel difficulties, including children with additional needs whose toileting has been delayed.

How to access

Referrals can be made through:

• A GP
• A Health Visitor
• A School Nurse
• A Social Worker

Opening hours / times

Appointments are offered through community clinics across Devon and Torbay. Families are contacted to arrange their first appointment after the service receives the required information.

Needs supported

• Learning disabilities
• Physical disabilities

Area(s) covered

• Torbay
• Devon

Cost

• Free NHS service

Contact

Phone: 01392 208044

Email: rduh.bladderandbowel@nhs.net

Web: Royal Devon Bowel and Bladder Service – Children