The Continence Challenge Podcast – Helping You Regain Control Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-continence-challenge-podcast-helping-you-regain-control-d1c597c5-304d-4b5f-8592-57fe11f8cafd A podcast from the Continence Service in the Northern Trust, providing listeners with a greater understanding of bladder and bowel dysfunction and education of what may be contributing to the problem and supportive measures which could be implemented to improve bladder and bowel difficulties. The series will give an introduction to the Continence Service and discuss common types of bladder and bowel incontinence difficulties, such as overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence and functional incontinence. It will also look at how good bowel management can help with incontinence overall. The series will also feature service user stories and learn about the lived experience of someone with a bladder and/or bowel dysfunction. 2024 Northern Health and Social Care Trust 551ace05-8afc-5de9-b74e-619426652778 no en Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:45:32 +0100 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:17:46 +0000 https://img.transistor.fm/GGtdmxM5ZbErMhNBHE4nmGiVCCY1khjhvkWwGcrKcN8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYzAx/YjAzZTlmMTg3NzQ5/MDExM2E4MWMzNzg0/NDkyNy5wbmc.jpg The Continence Challenge Podcast – Helping You Regain Control episodic Continence Service A podcast from the Continence Service in the Northern Trust, providing listeners with a greater understanding of bladder and bowel dysfunction and education of what may be contributing to the problem and supportive measures which could be implemented to improve bladder and bowel difficulties. The series will give an introduction to the Continence Service and discuss common types of bladder and bowel incontinence difficulties, such as overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence and functional incontinence. It will also look at how good bowel management can help with incontinence overall. The series will also feature service user stories and learn about the lived experience of someone with a bladder and/or bowel dysfunction. A podcast from the Continence Service in the Northern Trust, providing listeners with a greater understanding of bladder and bowel dysfunction and education of what may be contributing to the problem and supportive measures which could be implemented to improve bladder and bowel difficulties. continence, incontinence, bladder, bowel, dysfunction, nutrition, fluids Northern Health and Social Care Trust my.journey@northerntrust.hscni.net No No The Continence Challenge Podcast – A Service User’s Story 5 5 The Continence Challenge Podcast – A Service User’s Story full 0727cfc6-f1ba-4a31-a159-9aeb2a1e0e12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9941fe07 This episode hears the story of a young service user with Multiple sclerosis and their lived experience of a bladder dysfunction. In a difference to the previous service user’s story, this episode presents a service user currently in the service and explores their symptoms and what might be contributing to their bladder dysfunction. We hear the strategies the service user is implementing to re-train their bladder and what other factors might be contributing to their bladder dysfunction. This episode It is supported by evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.

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]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:39:20 +0000 Continence Service Continence Service 1023 This episode hears the story of a young service user with Multiple sclerosis and their lived experience of a bladder dysfunction. In a difference to the previous service user’s story, this episode presents a service user currently in the service and explores their symptoms and what might be contributing to their bladder dysfunction. We hear the strategies the service user is implementing to re-train their bladder and what other factors might be contributing to their bladder dysfunction. This episode It is supported by evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.

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]]> continence, incontinence, bladder, bowel, dysfunction, nutrition, fluids No The Continence Challenge Podcast – A Service User’s Story 4 4 The Continence Challenge Podcast – A Service User’s Story full 0702abd5-45e3-46aa-a787-338e15977238 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab25c55a This episode hears the story of a young service user and their lived experience of incontinence difficulties. We learn about how the Continence Advisors assisted the service user during clinics and the strategies the service user used to re-train their bladder. Also how the service user’s bowel difficulties affected them and their bladder. It is supported by evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.

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]]> This episode hears the story of a young service user and their lived experience of incontinence difficulties. We learn about how the Continence Advisors assisted the service user during clinics and the strategies the service user used to re-train their bladder. Also how the service user’s bowel difficulties affected them and their bladder. It is supported by evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.

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]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:38:37 +0000 Continence Service Continence Service 2098 This episode hears the story of a young service user and their lived experience of incontinence difficulties. We learn about how the Continence Advisors assisted the service user during clinics and the strategies the service user used to re-train their bladder. Also how the service user’s bowel difficulties affected them and their bladder. It is supported by evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.

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]]> continence, incontinence, bladder, bowel, dysfunction, nutrition, fluids No The Continence Challenge Podcast – Functional Incontinence and Bowel Management 3 3 The Continence Challenge Podcast – Functional Incontinence and Bowel Management full 686cb9b2-9a7b-40d5-908a-135c31029d85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/263a87ac This episode discusses functional incontinence and good bowel management. Specifically what it is, how it presents, who may be affected by it and what advice there is which can help to make a difference to you on your continence journey. It is supported by evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.

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Bristol Stool Chart - Bristol Stool Chart
Beambridge Medical - Beambridge Medical | England U.K.Incontinence products for sale.Adult Incontinence products 

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Bristol Stool Chart - Bristol Stool Chart
Beambridge Medical - Beambridge Medical | England U.K.Incontinence products for sale.Adult Incontinence products 

]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:10:49 +0000 Continence Service Continence Service 1484 This episode discusses functional incontinence and good bowel management. Specifically what it is, how it presents, who may be affected by it and what advice there is which can help to make a difference to you on your continence journey. It is supported by evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.

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Bristol Stool Chart - Bristol Stool Chart
Beambridge Medical - Beambridge Medical | England U.K.Incontinence products for sale.Adult Incontinence products 

]]> continence, incontinence, bladder, bowel, dysfunction, nutrition, fluids No The Continence Challenge Podcast – Stress Urinary Incontinence 2 2 The Continence Challenge Podcast – Stress Urinary Incontinence full e210f47f-28e9-47f5-abab-005f806ac423 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c6c37f3 This episode discusses stress urinary incontinence. Specifically what it is, how it presents, who may be affected by it and what advice there is which can help to make a difference to you on your continence journey. It is supported by evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.

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The Squeezy App - https://squeezyapp.com/

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]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:09:40 +0000 Continence Service Continence Service 1265 This episode discusses stress urinary incontinence. Specifically what it is, how it presents, who may be affected by it and what advice there is which can help to make a difference to you on your continence journey. It is supported by evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.

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The Squeezy App - https://squeezyapp.com/

]]> continence, incontinence, bladder, bowel, dysfunction, nutrition, fluids No The Continence Challenge Podcast – Introduction to the Service / Overactive Bladder 1 1 The Continence Challenge Podcast – Introduction to the Service / Overactive Bladder full 3f93a006-42b7-4f43-a546-012cc1cc9dab https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3045056 An introduction to the Continence Service within the Northern Trust including referral process, self-assessment form guidance, appointment times and what the aim of the Continence Service is. It will also include discussion on how overactive bladder can present, who may be more at risk and other contributory factors with evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.
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Bladder and Bowel UK Website - www.bbuk.org.uk
NICE Guidance - Overview | Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management | Guidance | NICE 

]]> An introduction to the Continence Service within the Northern Trust including referral process, self-assessment form guidance, appointment times and what the aim of the Continence Service is. It will also include discussion on how overactive bladder can present, who may be more at risk and other contributory factors with evidence based knowledge and guidance from the Northern Trust Continence Service staff.
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Bladder and Bowel UK Website - www.bbuk.org.uk
NICE Guidance - Overview | Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management | Guidance | NICE 

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Bladder and Bowel UK Website - www.bbuk.org.uk
NICE Guidance - Overview | Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management | Guidance | NICE 

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