Children’s Bladder and Bowel Service

What we do

Welcome to the Oxford Health Children’s Bladder and Bowel Service (CBaBS).

We are a small nurse-led team providing support and care for children registered with an Oxfordshire GP between 2 and 18 years, experiencing on-going bladder and bowel problems such as:

• Night-time wetting
• Daytime wetting
• Urgency
• Constipation
• Soiling
• Support with toilet skills development
• Product provision

Our aims

We aim to promote good bladder and bowel health and support children to achieve their maximum level of continence.

For some children we recognise that full continence is not achievable, and therefore, in some situations we may explore using continence products.

We do all of this by working closely with you and any other professionals who work with you too.

Assessment

Our Clinical Nurse Specialists will ask you lots of questions as part of the assessment.

We will also ask you to complete Bladder and Bowel Charts to provide an up-to-date picture of what is happening for your child.

The assessment will look at every aspect of your child’s life including their physical and emotional health.

Treatment

The advice and treatment we offer is individualised. It is based upon evidence-based guidelines and research.

Our nurses work in partnership with GP’s, other health care professionals where necessary.

Most importantly we work with you to support you put in place the suggested strategies and advice.

Provision of continence products

All children and young people should receive support to achieve their potential for reaching their maximum level of continence, regardless of their age, culture or ability.

Containment products will only be supplied following a full assessment and only when toilet training is not achievable.  This is in line with national guidelines.

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