Uribag (portable pee bag – free on the NHS)

Bladder incontinence is a lot more common than people think, often because many people don’t tell anyone they have it. It’s common during pregnancy and medical conditions Parkinson’s and MS).

If out and about, Uribag (possibly free on the NHS, ask your GP) is a portable latex canister for men (just pee, empty on the kerb, then wash at home to use again). The female version is designed for bedbound patients. Another option is Shewee (pee without undressing) .

Sustainable help for incontinence

• Councils are urged to keep free loos. As people with incontinence often don’t drink (leads to dehydration) or avoid going out, if they can’t find local toilets. The Toilet Card (Need the Loo card) is helpful to discreetly ask to use staff toilets in shops or cafes.
• Cheeky Wipes (also for men) makes washable incontinence pads (due to waterproof backing, launder in a microfibre filter and avoid tumble-driers and fabric conditioner. Remove stains with oxygen bleach.
• Organic feminine care pads can also be used for light incontinence.