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Free pads from your GP
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By Tanya Monk
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Posted February 7, 2021

Free pads from your GP

Ask your GP to refer you to the incontinence district nurses. They will assess you and sort out a prescription for pads to be delivered to your house regularly.

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How to wear booster pads
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By Tanya Monk
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Posted February 7, 2021

How to wear booster pads

Booster pads should be worn inside an incontinence pull-up pant or all -in -one product. Women should position the pad towards the back for the best protection, whereas men should position the [...]

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Avoid talc or cream on your skin if you wear pads
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By Tanya Monk
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Posted February 7, 2021

Avoid talc or cream on your skin if you wear pads

Don’t put talc or cream on yourself before putting on pads, as it blocks the pores in the top sheet of the pad, and slows down the rate the urine can get into the pad.

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Remove pads from their packet in advance
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By Tanya Monk
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Posted February 7, 2021

Remove pads from their packet in advance

The pads are vacuum-packed. So open up the packet and take out the pads 24 hours before needed. Store in a drawer or cupboard. Then spread open a bit before putting on.

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RADAR Key
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By ian@fullerandco.co.uk
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Posted November 12, 2020

RADAR Key

The RADAR Key gives you access to disabled toilets. It’s available from public libraries  or Disability UK. You have to pay a small amount for the key but then it’s yours to keep. 

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Just Can’t Wait
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By ian@fullerandco.co.uk
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Posted November 12, 2020

Just Can’t Wait

The ‘Just Can’t Wait’ toilet card is a card to use in a shop or café when you just can’t wait to use the toilet. (Find it here)

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A toilet that washes
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By ian@fullerandco.co.uk
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Posted November 12, 2020

A toilet that washes

Try using a toilet that washes and dries you (though they are not perfect).  (Listen to this Dementia Diary by Shelagh Robinson).  

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Do not be embarrassed
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By ian@fullerandco.co.uk
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Posted November 12, 2020

Do not be embarrassed

Do not be embarrassed to wear incontinence pads / incontinence knickers.  It is more embarrassing if you wet yourself!

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