Avoid urinary tract infections while travelling with catheters

Holidays... ah! Carefree, relaxing and fun! But wait! You don’t want to let a sly urinary tract infection join you for your precious vacation! Although there’s no fail-safe method for avoiding them, there are some small steps you can take to help stop extra bladder visitors joining you on your holiday. 

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Topics: Travelling with catheters, LoFric

Navigating airport security and airplane toilets with my catheters

It’s here! The time has come to leave your home and head out, like Christopher Columbus to the Americas. Read part three in a series of blogs, written by passionate traveller and Wellspect ambassador, Serena Green.

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Topics: Travelling with catheters, LoFric

Do's and don'ts of packing catheters for your holiday

Its nearly time for your holiday! You’ve dusted off your suitcase, realised your swimwear has inexplicably shrunk whilst being stored in the drawer for the last 12 months and your Wellspect catheter order has just been delivered, ready for packing! 

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Topics: Travelling with catheters, LoFric

My best tips for travelling abroad with a catheter

Although recent years have presented their own challenges to travelling abroad, many catheter users have always found that travelling with a bladder condition can be a bit tricky. We're pleased to share the first in a series of blogs, written  by passionate traveller and Wellspect ambassador, Serena Green, that will provide advice for every step of the trip.

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Topics: Travelling with catheters, LoFric

How to become independent: Debora can face new challenges thanks to IC and TAI

Since her motorcycle accident, Debora's only desire has been to return to being independent and continue working on her projects. She faced the life-changing circumstances with great determination and soon began to practice emptying her bladder with IC (intermittent catheterization) and TAI (transanal irrigation). Debora tells us about her experience and how she managed to turn her life around.

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Topics: Bowel management, Transanal irrigation (TAI), Bladder management, Navina Smart, LoFric, Spinal injury, Catheterisation