Incontinence

charl1980

I have incontinence of bladder die to overactive bladder on drugs and seen urologist over 20 years ago worse since fibromyalgia but as embarrassing as is to say mental health anxiety is causing bowel evacuation have mh imput and in liprimide for it prn as and when,

But it's worse prob through self neglect having social services needs assessment can they help with this recept pip review dropped my points so on standard carnt keep affording pads at this rate

Santosha12

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/131638/incontinence

I'm sorry you're having these problems it's awful and especially not being able to afford pads, they're expensive and just not affordable on benefits.

I don't know if you've heard of Bladder and Bowel UK a charity they helped me a couple of years ago.

I eventually got prescribed pads from the Bowel and Bladder service at my NHS or rather Community service. The doctor was not going to allow it/delayed it and wanted my gastroenterologist to decide but I was on a 57 week waiting list to see her so i kicked up a major fuss and now get deliveries every 3 months.

I would think a social services needs assessment would refer you but can your GP not refer you to your local bowel and Bladder service? I had to have a detailed assessment with the Bowel and Bladder service but it was on the phone, c 1 hour appt. I do hope you can get a referral to them ASAP. Very best of wishes to you and take care.

Kimi87

In my area you can self refer to Bladder & Bowel 😊

Social services can also signpost for help with PIP appeal, or if you feel up to it search via this link

https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits

Santosha12

Ps the IBS Network, a charity, have been helpful with me (depends on your diagnosis but they give advice if they can) and have a helpline too. @charl1980

Santosha12

Sorry @charl1980 theres also Bladder Health UK, they're a charity in Birmingham and also have a helpline.

The other one I mentioned Bladder and Bowel UK are in Manchester, they usually have an answerphone on but they always ring back, often not same day but within a few days.

charl1980

Thank you all

Freesia123

@charl1980

https://www.incontinence.co.uk/forum