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Trustee treasurer opportunity

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children facing bowel and bladder challenges? ERIC, the Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity, is looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to join our Board of Trustees as the…

Help for children starting school this September

Children starting reception is an anxious time for any parent. If they are not quite clean and dry, or they have a medical condition such as constipation it can feel overwhelmingly difficult. At ERIC we understand how challenging this can…

Resources in other languages

Wee and poo saying hello in multiple languages

You may be wondering why the translate button has disappeared from the top corner of our website. Read on to find out more and discover how you can view content on our website in other languages… In 2022, we tested…

Wee and Poo visit Birmingham

Children meet Wee and Poo in Birmingham

Last month Wee and Poo went on a trip to the Think Tank Science Museum in Birmingham. Their mission? To help families and their children understand more about what healthy wee and poo looks like. Our handy wee and poo…

Help needed with research project

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Researchers at the University of Surrey are looking to speak with children and young people who experience any gastrointestinal symptom and/or condition, along with their families. This could be a diagnosed condition or persistent symptoms without a diagnosis – for…

ERIC Conference 2022 – its a wrap!

Wee and Poo plushy toys on stage

Thank you to everyone that attended – either in person or over the live feed – ERIC’s Paediatric Care Conference on Monday 10th Ocotber. This was our largest ever conference with over 250 attendees, and it was great to get…

ERIC Conference workshops announced

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We are delighted to announce the programme of workshops taking place at our Paediatric Continence Care Conference in October this year. Tickets for this hybrid event are available to purchase for £99. Workshops Toilet training for children with complex ASD…

New resources for children and young people

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We’re excited to share a series of videos, blogs and other helpful resources all created by our ERIC Young Champions aged 11 – 18 years. This group which was set up to review and improve ERIC’s age relevant resources for…

National Lottery Community Fund award

National lottery community fund

ERIC, The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity are delighted to announce that the National Lottery Community Fund has awarded ERIC £358K over three years to support the ongoing work of the ERIC Helpline. This will enable us to further develop…

ERIC Conference 2022 booking is open

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Date: 10th October 2022 Venue: Hilton Birmingham Metropole Time: 9am – 4.30pm We are returning to a physical event with a virtual option also available via live streaming from the main conference room. #ERICConf2022 – Equality and Inclusion: Making sure…