Useful Links

Assist UK
formerly Disabled Living Centres Council (DLCC)
Redbank House
Cheetham
Manchester
M8 8QA

Tel: 0870 770 2866
Fax: 0870 770 2867
Email: general.info@assist-uk.org
Web: www.assist-uk.org

Assist UK co-ordinates the UK network of 52 Disabled Living Centres.

Association for Continence Advice
Administration Office
c/o Fitwise Management Ltd
Drumcross Hall
Bathgate
Scotland EH48 4JT

Tel: 01506 811077
Fax: 01506 811477
Email: lynn@fitwise.co.uk
Web: www.aca.uk.com

The ACA is a membership organization for health and social care professionals concerned with the progression of care of continence.

Bladder and Bowel Foundation (B&BF)
SATRA Innovation Park, Rockingham Road,
Kettering,
Northants, NN16 9JH
Registered Charity Number 1085095

Nurse Helpline: 0845 345 0165
Counsellor Helpline: 0870 770 3246
General Enquries: 01536 533255
Email: info@bladderandbowelfoundation.org
Web: www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org

The Bladder and Bowel Foundation (B&BF) is the UK's largest advocacy charity providing information and support for all types of bladder and bowel related problems, for patients, their families, carers and healthcare professionals.

Continence Technology Group
Department of Medicine,
Clerkenwell Building
Archway Campus
Highgate Hill
London
N19 5LW

Tel: 020 7288 5150
Fax: 020 7288 3019
Email: sineadco@ucl.ac.uk
Web: www.ucl.ac.uk/medicine/research/clinical-physiology/clinical-science-and-technology/continence_skin_tech

Undertakes research relating to continence and skin health.

Cystitis and Overactive Bladder Foundation (COB Foundation)
76 High Street
Stony Stratford
Buckinghamshire
MK11 1AH

Tel/Fax: 01908 569169
Email: info@cobfoundation.org
Web: www.cobfoundation.org

The COB Foundation, formally known as the Interstitial Cystitis Support Group provides advice and information to anyone who suffers from cystitis or overactive bladder.

Disabled Living
Redbank House
4 St. Chads Street
Cheetham
Manchester
M8 8QA

Tel: 0161 214 5959
Fax: 0161 835 3591

Email: info@disabledliving.co.uk

Web: www.disabledliving.co.uk

Disabled Living offer a comprehensive range of services to improve the quality of life of disabled people, their families and carers. The Disabled Living Equipment Centre provides advice and information about equipment and products to help people make a more informed choice that will enable easier, safer and more independent living. Other services include: Training - on most aspects of disability and which is aimed at professional and informal carers; the Sensurround offers multi sensory experiences and Complementary Therapies accessible complementary therapies.

Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Incontinence (ERIC))
34 Old School House
Britannia Road
Kingswood
Bristol
BS15 BDB

Tel: 0117 960 3060
Fax: 0117 960 0401
Email: info@eric.org
Web: www.eric.org

ERIC provides information and advice on bedwetting and soiling to children, young people, parents and professionals

Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR)
12 City Forum
250 City Road
London
EC1V 8AF

Tel: 020 7250 3222
Fax: 020 7250 0212
Email: radar@radar.org.uk
Web: www.radar.org.uk

RADAR supports disability organizations, campaigns for improvement and provides information. RADAR operates the National Key Scheme for Accessible Toilets.

Royal College of Nursing Continence Care Forum
Royal College of Nursing
20 Cavendish Square
London
W1M OAB

Tel: 020 7409 333
Email: continence@rcn.org.uk
Web: www.rcn.org.uk

Professional organization for members of the RCN with an interest in continence promotion

The College of Occupational Therapy
106-114 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1LB

Tel: 020 7357 6480
Fax: 020 7450 2299
Web: www.cot.co.uk

Membership organization supporting qualified occupational therapists and support staff.

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