ERIC UK

05/06/2026

It's and we want to take this opportunity to celebrate our wonderful volunteers and thank them for all they do for ERIC!

Over the last 12 months, our volunteers gave 4,143 hours of their time, skills and knowledge to help children with bladder and bowel conditions and their families.

There are various volunteer roles including Helpline Advisors, Potty Training Heroes, our team of Trustees and Professional Advisory Committee.

Every single one of these roles is vital for enabling us to continue to help and support children and their families.

We are so thankful for the commitment and passion shown by all of our amazing volunteers, we really couldn't do it without them!

Read some of our volunteer stories and the volunteering opportunities available here: https://eric.org.uk/volunteer/

03/06/2026

If your child has a lower urinary tract problem associated with a genetic condition such as those mentioned in the post below, this is a great opportunity for you to help shape how clinical services and treatments are designed and delivered in the future.

Find out more and how to get involved here: https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/L4BxYe

Does your child have a lower urinary tract problem associated with a genetic condition?

For example:
🔵Post-urethral valves
🔵Bladder Exstrophy
🔵Cloacal Anomaly
🔵Vesico-ureteric reflux
🔵Prune Belly Syndrome
🔵Urofacial syndrome
🔵Omphalocele
🔵Non-neurogenic neurogenic bladder (Hinman syndrome)

If yes, we'd love for you to take part in the 2-3 discussion groups happening on Zoom over 6 months. It's your opportunity to help shape how clinical services and treatments are designed and delivered in the future, and you'll receive an hourly fee in recognition of your time.

Take a look at the attached flyer for more information and scan the QR code to get involved.

29/05/2026

Is your child experiencing night time wetting?

Bedwetting in childhood is very common, affecting 1 in 15 seven year olds and 1 in 75 teenagers, and is no-one’s fault!

You don’t need to wait for your child to grow out of it – treatment is available from 5 years old.

There's a helpful factsheet on the ERIC website: 'Advice for children with night time wetting' which explains the potential causes of your child's wetting (there can be lots of different reasons), the treatments available and additional resources you may find helpful: https://eric.org.uk/advice-for-children-with-night-time-wetting/

28/05/2026

Are you a healthcare professional with an idea, research or project that you’d like to showcase with other healthcare professionals?

Now’s your chance!

The ERIC Conference is being held at The Grand Hotel in Bristol, and there will be a wide range of professionals in attendance, including children's continence specialists, paediatricians, those specialising in urology, school nurses, community nurses, health visitors as well as allied healthcare professionals including occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

This is a perfect opportunity for professionals to share details of a research project or an idea you’re working on with others.

Find out more and how to register your interest: https://eric.org.uk/abstracts-poster-presentations-a-step-by-step-guide/

26/05/2026

🌞With temperatures soaring in some parts of the UK, are you worried your child isn't drinking enough?

Children should drink 6-8 glasses of water-based fluid every day.

Drinking water is important for good bowel and bladder health, and for tackling daytime wetting, night-time wetting and poo problems like constipation, but we understand it can be hard to get kids to drink enough.

Here are a few tips on how to encourage your child to drink more:

🔵Make ice lollies using well-diluted squash. Don’t add sugar and avoid using blackcurrant squash, which can irritate the bladder.
🔵Jazz up their water with ice cubes, umbrellas and slices of fruit.
🔵Buy or customise your own funky straws.
🔵Let them choose their cup and fill it themselves.
🔵Make sugar-free jellies that contain the equivalent of one cup of water.
🔵Use our Wee Checker colour chart to see if your child is drinking enough. Print it out and put it on your bathroom door so that your child can learn to spot the signs of dehydration and be motivated to have another drink.

Find more tips on how to encourage your child to drink more on the ERIC website: https://eric.org.uk/childrens-bladders/how-to-get-kids-to-drink-more-water/

Let us know your tips or tricks for encouraging children to drink more in the comments!

25/05/2026

💭 Worried about your child’s bedwetting? You’re not alone 💙

The ERIC shop has a range of products that can help:

🔵Pillow protector: perfect for camping or everyday use
🔵Duvet protectors: available in single or double
🔵Bed pads: a selection of fun designs your child will love
🔵Sleeping bag liner: your child can be assured of a good night's sleep with no leaks, even if an accident does occur

Visit the ERIC shop for these products and more, to help with your child's continence needs -
https://shop.eric.org.uk/collections/bedding-protection

All proceeds from our online shop go towards funding our charitable work.

🗣Please share this with others who may be interested in these products.

21/05/2026

Did you know ERIC supported 8,973 families through our Helpline, emails and webchat during 2025-26?

Our 2025/26 Impact Report highlights ERIC's achievements over the last year, including the different ways we've supported children's bowel and bladder health.

We know that:

🔴1 in 9 children live with a bowel or bladder condition
🔴Up to a third experience constipation
🔴1 in 4 start school unable to use the toilet independently

This year marks 35 years of ERIC, and thanks to our incredible supporters, ERIC continues to offer non‑judgmental support for families through our information, resources and services, and provide expert training for the professionals who help children every day.

👉 Find out what ERIC has achieved over the last year by reading the report here: https://eric.org.uk/impact-report-2025-2026/

20/05/2026

Could you be our next Trustee Treasurer?

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join our team of dedicated and passionate Trustees.

ERIC is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the lives of all children and young people (aged 0-19 years and up to 25 for children with additional needs) with bowel and bladder issues.

By joining our Board of Trustees, you will be offering strategic leadership in our mission to promote good bowel and bladder health from birth and help steer the vital work to:

🔵 Empower children, young people, and their carers with accessible support, information and resources.
🔵 Deliver the best education and learning for healthcare, social care, early years and education professionals across the children’s workforce.
🔵 Influence research, policy development and products, which focus on innovative practice and positive change.

What does the role involve?

You will oversee the monitoring of the organisation’s finances on behalf of the Board of Trustees and report back regularly to them. The Treasurer will maintain effective governance of the charity, safeguard its financial viability and ensure that robust processes and procedures are in place to aid financial decision making.

Find out more about the role and how to apply: https://eric.org.uk/vacancy-treasurer-trustee/

🗣️ Please share with anyone you think may be interested in this role.

You can also find this role on the Institute of Chartered Accountants website: https://www.icaew.com/

❗Closing date: 31 May 2026

19/05/2026

Are you worried about your child having wetting accidents during sleepovers or on your family holiday?

We've got you covered! Take the stress away with these Hygge and Brolly Sheets sleeping bag liners, which are waterproof and breathable, giving you more peace of mind about night time wetting.

Visit the ERIC shop for these products and more, to help with your child's continence needs -
https://shop.eric.org.uk/collections/bedding-protection

All proceeds from our online shop go towards funding our charitable work.

16/05/2026

It's , and we understand that any day living with a bowel or bladder condition can be challenging - not just for the children experiencing these issues but for you, the parents and carers, too.

Please remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We offer judgement-free information, resources and services to support children with bowel and bladder conditions and their families.

Be kind to yourself and take a moment to celebrate the things you achieved today, no matter how "small".

Visit our website eric.org.uk