Continence management - More help

This information is for carers of people with dementia. If the person with dementia has difficulties with continence there is a lot that can be done to help or even prevent the problem. 

If you require further information about continence or other issues regarding dementia call the freephone Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000. 

More help

Bladder & Bowel Foundation 

Continence Helpline: 0141 201 1861 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)

This is a confidential telephone service providing advice and information to the general public, carers and professionals.

Dementia Helpline: 0808 808 3000 (freephone, 24 hours)

For confidential information and support on anything to do with dementia, available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

NHS Helpline: 0800 22 44 88 (8am to 10pm, every day)

Information about health services and the NHS in Scotland, financial help, carers' groups and phone numbers for social services and local carers' organisations. Calls are free and confidential. 

RADAR

A National Key Scheme which provides a key and list of toilets for disabled people, which can be particularly useful if you need to help the person with dementia in the toilet.

For a key and list contact RADAR, 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF
Tel: 020 7250 3222
Email: radar@radar.org.uk
Website: www.radar.org.uk