Para rider, blogger and campaigner, Evie spreads awareness of hidden disabilities as founder of The Evie Toombes Foundation, inspiring others to live their life to the fullest in the face of adversity.
Topics: Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), Spina Bifida, Bladder management
The benefits of patient centered care cannot be overestimated. But engaging and recognizing the stigma and embarrassment associated with bladder and bowel issues is essential – how can healthcare professionals best serve their patients?
Topics: Bladder and bowel interaction, Neurogenic bladder, Neurogenic bowel
This afternoon I had the huge privilege of meeting Emily aged 'four and a lot' (nearly five). Emily has cerebral palsy and was diagnosed aged two. What a delight! I feel so humbled but also honoured that I was involved in their lives today. This is why I love my job so much.
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Topics: Children and TAI, Bowel dysfunction
It was an ordinary morning, except for the fact that Lee woke up with a strange tingling feeling and numbness in his hand. As the day went by the numbness travelled up his arm, all the way up to his shoulder.
Topics: Bladder and bowel interaction, Transanal irrigation (TAI), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Bowel dysfunction
”Look at this! It’s the newest one, we just got it in store” the lady at the counter says with much enthusiasm.
Topics: Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), Women's health
