Knowledge Base

The charity ERIC have a section on potty training children with additional needs. They believe most children can learn to be dry, but those with additional needs may be more likely to struggle to learn potty training skills due to sensory problems or learning disabilities. They have a guide and a three step plan on their website: https://eric.org.uk/children-additional-needs/  Some parent tips are below. The main […]

For children with continence issues (including day and night wetting) a referral needs to be made to the community paediatric continence service by a GP or paediatrician. While waiting on an appointment the nursing team will signpost you to the Bowel and Bladder UK and ERIC websites.  The Bowel and Blader UK charity have a free digital ‘just can’t wait’ card you can download to use when out and about if urgent access to

There are two types of melatonin; slow release and fast release. Normally a child will only be prescribed one or the other to help with sleep, however some families have had both prescribed. The liquid or powder form is designed to help them fall asleep, and the tablet is designed to help them stay asleep throughout the night. Slow release is only available as a tablet or capsule so if you have

The sections below share experiences from our parents on a number of medical issues. These are shared to give helpful tips such as ways of helping a child take medication. They are not designed to provide medical advice and you should always contact your own GP, pharmacist or paediatrician with any medical questions.