The Nottinghamshire CYP Continence Team is a small group of specialist nurses and support staff. They work with families when a child has a level one bladder or bowel problem. The team is part of the Healthy Family Team service.

Who the service is for

Referrals are accepted for:

  • Children aged 5 to 19 who have bladder or bowel problems and have not improved with toilet training
  • Children aged 4 and over who have a condition or diagnosis that causes developmental delay

Referrals can be made, with parent or carer consent, by:

  • Parents or carers
  • Young people
  • GPs
  • Schools
  • Healthy Family Teams
  • Family Hubs
  • Paediatricians
  • Social care

What the service offers

Parents and carers are first invited to an online workshop. The workshop gives advice and strategies to try at home. Families are asked to try these strategies for one month. If things do not improve, they can contact the Continence Team again.

After this:

An assessment will be arranged. If the team can help, a care programme will be offered for up to three months. This may include loaning an enuresis alarm or prescribing medication, if needed.

Continence products

Children aged 4 and over with additional needs may be offered continence products. A review will take place every 6 to 12 months to check if the products are still right for them.

If more help is needed

If there is no progress by the end of the programme and the family has taken part fully, the team will ask the GP to refer the child to specialist services.

How to make a referral

You can make a referral by filling in our online referral form. Please use this link:

Continence Referral Form

Parents, carers, young people and professionals can all use this form. Please make sure you have consent from a parent or carer before sending a referral.

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