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Topic
Resource Type
How your bowel (poo) works (for kids to read)
Type
Brochure

PDF


This brochure is designed for children and explains in simple terms how the bowel works and tips for good bowel management.

Improving Bowel Function After Bowel Surgery - Practical Advice
Type
Booklet

PDF


This booklet explains in detail how and why bowel function changes after bowel surgery and gives tips and advice for bowel management and care post surgery.

Looking After Your Bowel: A Guide to Improving Bowel Function
Type
Booklet

PDF


Bowel problems such as constipation and faecal incontinence affect many people. This booklet provides an overview of bowel problems, how to improve bowel function and contact details for professional help and advice.

Menopause and Bladder and Bowel
Type
Fact sheet

PDF


This fact sheet explains how the physical symptoms of menopause impacts a woman's control of her bladder and bowel and what can be done about it.

Mental health and bladder and bowel
Type
Fact sheet

PDF


This fact sheet explains how mental health can affect bladder and bowel control problems. It provides tips on how to prevent and manage incontinence.

Parkinson's Disease and bladder and bowel
Type
Fact sheet

PDF


This fact sheet explains how Parkinson's Disease affects bladder and bowel control. It provides tips on management options.

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Last Updated: Mon 28, Jul 2025
Last Reviewed: Sun 22, Mar 2020