Alina Lynden

Alina Lynden, BA (Hons), is a Postgraduate Researcher within the School of Health and Social Wellbeing at the University of the West of England (UWE). Funded by a UWE Studentship in partnership with ERIC, The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity, her research explores toilet training as a lived caregiving experience from the perspective of parents. Prior to beginning her studentship in September 2023, Alina trained as an ERIC Helpline Advisor before becoming the charity’s Head of Communications and Content, where she led the development of ERIC’s Let’s Go Potty approach to support earlier toilet training.