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There is concern that decisions around care and products for patients with bladder and bowel intimate care needs are being made on the basis of cost to the NHS, at the expense of patients receiving the right care and treatment for their needs. Working in partnership with patients, the Patients Association and Coloplast have developed a number of resources that are designed to support patients understand their rights and access to products and services.
In this webinar, you'll hear about patients' experiences of accessing bladder and bowel products and services, including some of the challenges people face in getting care that meets their individual needs.
We explored the importance of shared decision-making between patients and healthcare professionals, and how working together can help ensure people have a say in decisions about their care and are able to access the products, treatment and support that are right for them.
You'll also hear from the team that developed the resources about how they can help patients understand their rights, have more informed conversations with healthcare professionals, and advocate for their individual needs.
This webinar was delivered in partnership with Coloplast [clicking this link will take you to the Coloplast website]. The 'Making decisions together' guide and animation were developed in partnership with Coloplast, and co-created with people living with bladder and bowel conditions. Speakers- Chair - Rachel Power, Chief Executive of the Patients Association
- Wendy Osborne, Clinical Advisor and Clinical Nurse Specialist at Coloplast
- Brian Fretwell, Chair of the Urostomy Association, and patient
- Jacq Emkes, patient advocate
- Libby Herbert, Chief Executive of Colostomy UK.
Our webinars are free to attend, so that everyone can access the information and support they need. If you're able to do so, a voluntary donation helps support our work and ensures we can keep providing trusted information and support to patients who need it most.
