BABEs launches in Plymouth

The first BABE (Bladder and Bowel Event) is due to take place at the Future Inn, Derriford, on Monday (November 16th) from 9.30am until noon.

The BABE is aimed at supporting people with bladder and bowel problems has been organised by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust staff.

Experts from Derriford Hospital will be on hand to offer advice including diet and lifestyle changes.

The morning event, due to be opened by Derriford Hospital Uro-Gynae Consultant

Anupreet Dua, will include sessions about pelvic floor exercises; incontinence pads and skin care and group discussions of bladder and bowel training and diet.

Ann Cornelius, Pelvic Floor Nurse, Colorectal services said: “We will be aiming to give people practical advice for helping to manage issues such as constipation, diarrhoea, bladder frequency and urgency. We will give participants a questionnaire to see what they want to talk about at future BABEs.

“Often people cannot talk to other people about the problem because they are embarrassed, but sometimes some very simple advice can help alleviate symptoms which are causing significant upset to the individual concerned.”

Anyone who is interested in joining the session can email gbvdt@coloplast.com or call 07810057673.