Bladder and Bowel Care Service (Adults) – Warrington

General introduction

Bladder and bowel problems can affect men and women at any age or stage of life and are more common than many people realise. With the right support, most people can achieve a much better quality of life.

We are a nurse‑led service specialising in continence care and supporting patients and carers to manage bladder and bowel issues through lifestyle management and personalised treatment plans.

Our aim is to improve quality of life, dignity and independence with ongoing support from assessment through to regular care reviews.

We provide a range of treatments and support including:

bladder retraining, offering guidance to help reduce urinary frequency
pelvic floor muscle training for men and women to reduce bladder and bowel incontinence and support those with prolapse
advice and support for chronic constipation
support to reduce the frequency of chronic diarrhoea through lifestyle changes and medication
bowel management for patients who may require bowel irrigation, including transanal irrigation assessment, teaching and support
support for enuresis (bedwetting)
intermittent self‑catheterisation (ISC), including an individualised plan for frequency of use and ongoing support

How to access this service

The service is available to anyone aged 18 or over who is registered with a Warrington GP.

Patients can self‑refer by telephone.

Health professionals can refer new patients by completing the Warrington Bladder and Bowel Service referral form and emailing it to us.

The service is offered at:

clinics at Orford Jubilee Hub or Spencer House, Birchwood
home visits for people who are housebound
nursing and residential care homes

Useful information

What to expect at your clinic appointment

If you are able to attend a clinic, you will be offered a 45 to 60 minute face‑to‑face appointment.

During your appointment we will discuss your symptoms, including your bladder and bowel habits.

Depending on your condition, an internal examination (vaginal or rectal) may be required. A bladder scan and urine specimen may also be taken as part of the assessment.

You are welcome to bring a chaperone, or we can arrange one for you, if requested in advance.

Following your assessment we will explain your treatment options and agree a symptom management plan with you.