Childhood continence Resources

Delayed toilet training is common among children with additional needs and this group are more likely to experience continence issues, which can have serious long-term implications for their health. Early bowel and bladder assessment and support to achieve their potential is critical. Below is a summary of the issues and resources available to enable this.

It is estimated that 1.5 million children and young people (Paediatric Continence Forum
[PCF], 2024), that is one in 12, across the UK battle debilitating, misunderstood and sometimes complex bowel or bladder conditions, including bedwetting, daytime
wetting, chronic constipation and soiling.