Bladder and bowel health support

Bladder and bowel health support

  • Support services and information to help maintain bladder and bowel health.
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Bladder and Bowel (Australia)(external link)(external link) 
Multiple language resources for bladder retraining – various factsheets for prevention and management of bowel problems. Note: Australian website so phone numbers are not relevant. Freephone Healthline on 0800 611 116 or in an emergency call 111 for an ambulance. 

Bowel Cancer New Zealand(external link) 
Phone 021 229 1677, freephone 0800 226 901 or email [email protected]. A nationwide, patient-led organisation providing a variety of support services for people affected by bowel cancer and their families. 

Continence NZ(external link) 
Phone 0800 650 659 or email [email protected]. Provides education, information, advocacy and support for people living with incontinence, caregivers, health professionals and the general public.

Crohns and Colitis New Zealand(external link)(external link) 
Freephone 0800 ASK IBD (0800 275 423) or email [email protected]. A charitable trust which aims to provide support, advice, resources and information about Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The organisation was established by individuals affected by Crohn’s and Colitis, and medical specialists active in the treatment of these chronic diseases.

Physiotherapy NZ(external link)(external link) 
Phone (04) 801 6500 or email [email protected]. Specialising in bladder and continence problems.

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