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Paediatric Continence Care Conference 2024
Thanks to all our attendees, sponsors and exhibitors
Thank you to everyone who attended the ERIC Paediatric Continence Care Conference 2024, and to our sponsors and exhibitors for making the day possible. The conference was fully booked, with over 250 attendees from every corner of the country.
We were proud to host a diverse range of esteemed speakers who informed, educated and entertained and delighted to welcome so many exhibitors to learn more about their services and products.
Evaluation survey
If you attended our conference, we would be very grateful if you could complete our evaluation survey via the button below. Your feedback is extremely important to us and helps us to plan for future events. The survey refers to our conference learning objectives, which were:
- Bring the latest research to the forefront of practice
- Highlight the impact of bladder & bowel problems on children of all ages and needs
- Demonstrate the impact of new approaches and services
- Opportunities for networking and sharing practice
Thank you for your time.
The winner of our poster presentation was University of Southampton. All the finalists' posters are now available to view online. Thanks to all who submitted.
Many of our speakers have kindly granted permission for us to publish their slides online. Read them via the button below.
Volunteer your skills for ERIC
ERIC needs volunteers to support our vital work with children and families experiencing bladder and bowel challenges. Please fill out an online form today to find out how you could help.
About the Conference
The ERIC Paediatric Continence Care Conference is designed for healthcare professionals to share the latest research and practical guidance, as well as updating their professional skills.
The programme includes an optional breakfast symposium followed by a morning plenary session packed with the latest research and thought-provoking new approaches. The afternoon session offers 6 interactive workshops with each delegate being able to choose two.
There will be an exhibition area with many companies available to talk about their products and services over lunch and during breaks, and of course many networking opportunities for delegates.
Understanding the puzzle and solving it together
This year’s theme is understanding the puzzle and solving it together, which reflects the complex challenges that continence professionals face. Throughout the day we’ll be looking at the latest research and techniques in the field to help decode the issues, as we work towards healthier bowels and bladders for all children and young people.
Conference objectives
- Bring the latest research to the forefront of practice
- Highlight the impact of bladder & bowel problems on children of all ages and needs
- Demonstrate the impact of new approaches and services
- Opportunities for networking and sharing practice
Programme
08.00 - 09.30
Registration and Exhibition
08.30 - 09.15
Breakfast Symposium (sponsored by Kimberly-Clark)
Putting the rumours to bed: Discussing the implications of the DRYNITES® clinical trial
Noam Buchalter (EMEA Innovation & Portfolio Marketing Director – Baby & Childcare) from Kimberly -Clark, Brenda Cheer & Juliette Rayner
09.30 - 09.45
Welcome address
Joanna Clothier, Consultant in Paediatric Nephrology and member of ERIC's Professional Advisory Committee
09.45 - 10.05
Our Vision that ‘children everywhere enjoy good bladder & bowel health’
Wendy Thompson, Chair of ERIC's Board of Trustees
10.05 - 10.30
“We love the enuresis alarm but…”
Tryggve Nevéus, Paediatric Nephrologist and Senior Consultant at Uppsala University Children’s Hospital, Sweden
10.30 - 10.55
Implantable sacral nerve root stimulators for bladder disorders: A new treatment for children in the UK
Arash Taghizadeh, Consultant Paediatric Urologist at the Evelina London Children's Hospital
10.55 - 11.20
Barriers to adherence - Reading between the lines
Kate Blakeley, Clinical Psychologist
11.20 - 11.45
Break & Exhibition
11.45 - 12.10
Empowering young people to challenge policy and culture in schools
Juliette Rayner, CEO at ERIC, with voices of ERIC Young Champions
12.10 - 12.35
Incontinence, Mental Health and Adversity
Carol Joinson, Professor of Developmental Psychology and Kimberley Burrows, Senior Research Associate in Epidemiology at University of Bristol
12.35 - 13.00
Introducing the MRC-NIHR Node on Rare Early Onset Lower Urinary Tract Disorders (REOLUT)
William Newman, Consultant in Clinical Genetics at St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester
13.00 - 14.00
Lunch & Exhibition
14.00 - 14.50
Workshops - Session 1 (see below)
14.50 - 15.10
Break & Exhibition
15.10 - 16.00
Workshops - Session 2 (see below)
16.00 - 16.20
Poster Presentations
Debbie Gordon, Head of Commercial Services and Education, ERIC
16.20 - 16.30
Closing address
Joanna Clothier, Consultant in Paediatric Nephrology and member of ERIC's Professional Advisory Committee
ERIC reserves the right to make changes to the conference programme and speakers without prior notice. All information contained on our website is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing.
Workshop 1
The use of neuromodulation for the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction
Claire Foster, Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Catrin Griffith, Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital
This workshop will cover:
- Different modes of treatment, focusing on parasacral TENS
- Our service and results
- Research data
- Interferential TES for constipation, how it works
- How to set-up the equipment and practical demonstration
Please note that due to the interactive nature of this workshop, numbers will be limited.
Workshop 2
Let’s Go Potty: Online Learning for Early Years
Beth Osborne, Early Years Consultant and Jessica Baugh, Senior Public Health Specialist, Bristol City Council
We know that children are being toilet trained later and that the most recent survey from Kindred Squared has highlighted that 1 in 4 children are starting school not able to use the toilet independently. Bristol City Council wanted to reverse this trend and came to ERIC for advice.
This workshop discusses a pilot project between Bristol Early Years, Public Health and ERIC and its impact. The pilot includes the roll-out of a new online training resource for the early years sector across the City, plus along the way as we’ve engaged widely, we’ve developed a range of supporting initiatives that join up with other services to promote good bladder & bowel health from birth.
Workshop 3
Current Best Practice in Nocturnal Enuresis Management (sponsored by Alturix)
Chaired by Brenda Cheer, Paediatric Specialist Continence Nurse & ERIC Nurse with Kim Mollison, Children’s Continence Project Nurse and Catriona Morrison, Paediatrician, NHS Tayside
This workshop will include a brief presentation by Brenda followed by a panel discussion on:
- Sharing of best practice in Paediatric Bladder and Bowel service design
- How to enhance patient experience and outcomes
- Empowering patients through joint decision making.
- Improving concordance and adherence to medication
It will finish with a short Q&A with the panel
Workshop 4
Treating Constipation, including the Importance of Toileting Routines
Sarah Timms, Head of Family Services & Support and Hollie Baxter, Family Support & Helpline Advisor, ERIC
Once constipation has been diagnosed and laxatives prescribed, how can we use macrogol laxatives effectively for disimpaction and maintenance dose? We will explore the importance of toileting routines and how they can help with constipation and stool withholding.
Workshop 5
Making Pee and Poo Cool in School!!
Nia Krijnen, Specialist Continence Nurse and Alaw Parry, School Nurse Continence at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Interactive session on how to deliver a fun, informative teaching session for 9-11 year olds in school. What to provide as visual aids, costumes and the secret to getting on the right side of the Head Teacher!!!
Workshop 6
The updated children’s continence commissioning guide: supporting service development
Davina Richardson, Specialist Children's Nurse, Bladder & Bowel UK & Co-chair of Paediatric Continence Forum
Children’s bladder and bowel health remains a Cinderella service. This interactive workshop will look at how use of the newly updated CCCG can support service development and provide evidence for improved resourcing, in a way that meets current NHS agendas.
We will endeavour to allocate delegates to their choice of workshops but, as the numbers in each room are limited, it will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis.
Contact us
All enquiries about the ERIC Paediatric Continence Care Conference 2024 should be directed to the ERIC training team, email: training@eric.org.uk
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