Catheter valve or leg bag – which one to use?
Catheter drainage choices The choice of whether to use a catheter leg bag or valve is an important decision for every catheter user, as both…
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Caring for someone with incontinence and dementia
Caring for someone with incontinence and dementia Supporting patients with dementia can be incredibly rewarding. However, it’s not without its challenges. The prevalence of dementia…
Optimum Medical – Round Up 2019
An overview of 2018 at Optimum Medical ACA (Association for Continence Advice) Annual Conference and Exhibition We attended ACA 2019 and had an absolute blast!…
What is urinary catheterisation?
Urinary catheterisation is a medical procedure that is carried out to drain urine from the bladder. A flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into…
Surviving or Thriving? Mental Health Awareness Week 2019
Protecting mental health after receiving a diagnosis Sometimes it can be difficult to know how to support someone who is struggling with their mental health,…
International Nurses’ Day 2019
International Nurses’ Day 2019 This year’s International Nurses’ Day falls on a Sunday, a day when many of us will be spending time with our…
Getting the most out of your GP appointment
Last week was National Conversation Week in the UK, and we thought it was a good time for us to discuss the importance of talking…
How to come to terms with a diagnosis
Coming to terms with a diagnosis Receiving a diagnosis of a condition which negatively affects your health can come as a shock, particularly if you’ve…
The importance of infection control
Infection Control Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) pose a serious risk to patients, staff and visitors. They can cause a risk to life to those infected…
