Bladder and Bowel Problems
Health Visitors and School Nurses
Children who have constipation, soiling, bedwetting and/or toilet training problems where there are no red flags can be referred to:
- Health Visitors - Under school age
- School Nurses - School age until 16 years
Parents or professionals can refer via the Early Help Hub
Or you can contact them using the Health Visitor and School Nurse Advice Line 01872 322779 or email hvsnadvice@cornwall.gov.uk.
They will assess and offer treatment (as per NICE guidance). They will refer to the Bladder and Bowel Specialist Service where treatment has failed.
Please note: enuresis alarms are currently not provided on the NHS and are self-purchase until further notice
Bladder and Bowel Specialist Service
GPs can directly refer to the Bladder and Bowel specialist Service for cases that don’t meet referral guidance for Health Visitors of School Nurses
Refer to Paediatrics if red flags are present
Date May 2021
Review Date May 2022
Author Dr S Burns GP
Contributors Sharon Eustice, Nurse Consultant, Bladder and Bowel Specialist Service
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