7.8 – Do bladder and bowels get sufficient media and government recognition?

Please note that as of 6th June 2023, the Association for Continence Advice (ACA) has now changed its name to the Association for Continence Professionals (ACP). Some of the videos included in this module will still have the ACA branding, and we can confirm that these videos are still current.

Transcript

Journalist and former Association for Continence Professionals Patron Melanie Reid says:

‘bladder and bowel dysfunction … is the great unsayable’.

Your task

Watch this interview with Melanie and consider your own views:

  1. Do you think that bladder and bowel problems are recognised enough?

  2. Do you think bladder and bowel are an unseen epidemic compared to dementia?

  3. Where should future research funds be targeted?

Share your thoughts with fellow learners.

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