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Benchmarking
Bladder
Bowel
Fundraising
General
Groups
Men
Natural Health
User Involvement
Women
Benchmarking *
John Macdonald and Steve Tanner
Hodder and Stoughton General, 1998
ISBN: 0340711973
Benchmarking *
Sylvia Codling
Gower, 1998
ISBN: 0566079267
Improving Through Benchmarking *
Richard Chang and Keith Kelly
Jossey Bass, 1998
ISBN: 078795084X
The Basics of Benchmarking *
Damelio Robert
Quality Resources, 1995
ISBN: 0527763012
The Guide to Benchmarking in Healthcare: Practical Lessons from the Field
Arthur Tweet and Karol Gavin-Marciano
Quality Resources, 1997
ISBN: 0527763373
Back Health Professionals
Bladder Problems *
James Malone-Lee, Adrian Wagg
Martin Dunitz, 1999
ISBN: 1853177881
Coping Successfully with Your Irritable Bladder *
Jennifer Hunt
Sheldon Press, 1995
ISBN: 0859697177
Dry Night, Dry Day - Bladder Exercises (audio cassette)
Available in English and Bengali Sylheti.
Neen Healthcare
Overcoming Bladder Disorders *
Rebecca Chalker and Christine Whitmore
Harper Collins, 1991
ISBN: 0060920831
Regaining Bladder Control *
Eileen Montgomery
Clinical Press, 1989
ISBN: 185457003X
7 Steps to Normal Bladder Control *
Elizabeth Vierck
Harbor Press, 1998
ISBN: 0936197293
The Shy Bladder Syndrome: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Overcoming Paruresis *
Steven Soifer et al
New Harbinger Publications, 2001
ISBN: 1572242272
Staying Dry: A Practical Guide to Bladder Control *
Kathryn Burgio, et al
Johns Hopkins University Press, 1989
ISBN: 0801839092
Stop Bed Wetting (audio cassette) *
Barrie Konicov
Potentials Unlimited UK, 1997
ISBN: 1856729559
Try For Dry *
Mary Medill
Care Taker Ltd, 1993
ISBN: 0951570129
Understanding Urinary Incontinence *
Linda Cardozo and P.Toozs-Hobson
Family Doctor Publications,
ISBN: 1898205949
The Urinary Incontinence Sourcebook *
Diane Newman
Lowell House, 1999
ISBN: 0737302615
Bowel Control - Information and Practical Advice *
Christine Norton and Michael Kamm
Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1998
ISBN: 0906584493
Coping Successfully with Your Irritable Bowel *
Rosemary Nicol
Sheldon Press, 1989
ISBN: 0859695948
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Diverticulosis *
Shirley Trickett
Harper Collins, 1999
ISBN: 072253388618
Keeping Control:Understanding/Overcoming Fecal Incontinence *
M. Schuster and J. Wehmueller
Johns Hopkins University Press, 1994
ISBN: 0801849160
Stomach and Bowel Disorders *
Jan de Vries
Mainstream Publishing, 1993
ISBN: 1851585346
Understanding Your Bowels *
Dr Ken Heaton
Family Doctor Series, 1993
ISBN: 1898205671
An Everyday Problem: How to Cope with Bladder and Bowel Problems (video cassette)
Continence Foundation, 2001
30 minutes
Beyond Kegels: Fabulous Four Exercises and More - To Prevent and Treat Incontinence *
Janet A. Hulme
Phoenix Publishers, 1997
ISBN: 0964484811
Bladder and Bowel Problems
Incontact, 2000
Also available in large print
Free
Choosing Products for Bladder and Bowel Control
Promocon/Ricability
1999
Free
Conquering Bladder and Prostate Problems *
Jerry Blaivas
Perseus Publishing, 2001
ISBN: 0738204390
Coping With Bowel and Bladder Problems *
Barbara Doherty King, Judy Harke
Singular Publishing Group Inc, 1994
ISBN: 1565930681
Managing Incontinence *
Cheryle Gartley
Souvenir Press Ltd, 1988
ISBN 0285650742
Overcoming Incontinence (A Straightforward Guide to Your Options) *
Mary Dierich and Felecia Froe
John Wiley and Sons, 1999
ISBN: 0471347957
Simply Busting: A Guide to Bladder and Bowel Control *
C. Pinnock
Wakefield Press, 1994
ISBN: 186254302X
Tone Up the Inside (pelvic floor exercises)
PromoCon2001 (video cassette)
1997, 20 minutes
Coping Successfully with Prostate Problems *
Rosy Reynolds
Sheldon Press, 1993
ISBN: 0859696596
Prostate Cancer *
Philip Dunn
Ostrich Publishing, 1996, also available from PHA
ISBN: 0952734400
Prostate Problems *
Jeremy Hamand (Ed)
Harper Collins, 1995, also available from PHA
ISBN: 0722533381
The Healthy Prostate *
Arnold Fox and Barry Fox
John Wiley, 1996
ISBN: 0471119822
Aging Well: The Complete Guide to Physical & Emotional Health *
Jeanne Y. Weir, Sue Levkoff and Jeanne Wei
John Wiley, 2000
ISBN: 047132678X
Cranberry: The Cure for Common and Chronic Conditions *
Phyllis Dales and Bruce Dales
Alive Books, 2000, also available from Savant
ISBN: 1553120078
Diets to Help Colitis & Irritable Bowel Syndrome *
Joan Lay
Harper Collins, 1995
ISBN: 0722531990
Healthy Digestion the Natural Way *
Lindsey Berkson
John Wiley and Sons, 2000
ISBN: 0471349623
Herbs for the Urinary Tract *
Michael Moore
Keats Publishers, 1998
ISBN: 0879838159
Irritable Bowel Diet Book *
Rosemary Nicol
Sheldon Press, 1990
ISBN: 0859696219
In a Nutshell: Cranberry *
Jill Nice
Element Books, 2000
ISBN: 1862047073
Irritable Bladder and Incontinence - A Natural Approach *
Jennifer Hunt
Ulysses Press, 1998
ISBN: 1569750890
Managing, Preventing Prostate Disorders: Natural Alternatives *
George Redmon
Hohm Press, 2000
ISBN: 0934252971
Natural Medicine for Prostate Problems *
Ron Falcone
Dell, 1998
ISBN: 0440225248
Natural Treatments for Urinary Incontinence *
Rita Elkins
Woodland Publishing, 2000
ISBN: 1580540856
Effective Support Groups *
James E. Miller
Willowgreen Publishing, 1998
ISBN: 1885933266
Help: A Directory of UK Self-help and Support Groups *
Steve Garrill and Julie Garrill
A Comprehensive Guide to over 800 National Self-help Groups
G Text. 2001
http://www.ukselfhelp.info/
How To Work With Self Help Groups: Guidelines For Professionals *
Judy Wilson
Offers guidelines for different ways in which pros can effectively work with groups.
Ashgate Publishing, 1995
ISBN: 1857422880
Once Upon a Group..
Michael and Maggie Kindred
Southwell Diocesan Education Committee, 1998
ISBN: 0953049426
Available from:
4M Publications
20 Dover Street
Southwell
Notts
NG25 0EZ
Self-Help and Support Groups: A Handbook for Practitioners *
Linda Farris Kurtz
Examines different types of group with case studies.
Sage Publications,1997
ISBN: 0803970994
So, You're on a Committee now...
Michael Kindred and Malcolm Goldsmith
Southwell Diocesan Education Committee
ISBN: 0953049434
Available from:
4M Publications
20 Dover Street
Southwell
Notts
NG25 0EZ
Starting and Sustaining Genetic Support Groups *
Joan Weiss and Jayne Mackta
Advice on how to organise and sustain a support group.
John Hopkins University Press, 1996
ISBN: 0801850231
The Support Group Sourcebook *
Describes what support groups are, how they develop and function.
Linda Klein
John Wiley, 2000
ISBN: 0471347892
The Handbook For People Meeting With A Purpose
Hunter, Dale, Bailey, Anne, Taylor, Bill
Fisher Books, Tuscon
Arizona 1995
300 Incredible Things for Self-Help and Wellness on the Internet *
Dr.Ed Rubenstein and Ken Leebow
A list of self-improvement websites. 2000
ISBN: 1930435002
Effective Interaction With Patients *
Anne Faulkner
Churchill Livingstone,1992
ISBN: 0443058768
The Little Book of Confidence *
Practical advice and tips for making speeches or making decisions.
Susan Jeffers
Rider, 1999
ISBN: 0712608265
Making Meeting Work
Alan Barker
A guide to making meetings more efficient, productive and enjoyable.
The Industrial Society,1993
ISBN: 1858351111
Available from:
Robert Hyde House
48 Bryanston Square
London
W1H 2EA
0870 400 1000
http://www.indsoc.co.uk/
Chairmanship and Committees *
Howard Garrett
Witherby and Co. Ltd, 1978
ISBN: 0900 886234
Tried and Tested Ideas for Raising Money Locally
Sarah Passingham
Over 50 fundraising ideas.
The Directory of Social Change,
ISBN: 1900360292
24 Stephenson Way
London, NW1 2DP
020 7209 5151
info@dsc.org.uk
http://www.dsc.org.uk/
Organising Local Events
Sarah Passingham
Practical advice on finding organisers, publicity etc.
The Directory of Social Change
ISBN: 1873860889
Finding and Running Premises: A Guide for Voluntary Organisations
NCVO
1985
Voluntary Organisations and the Media
Maggie Jones
Bedford Square Press
1984
London
N1 9RL
020 713 6161
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
ncvo@ncvo-vol.org.uk
BT15 2GB
info@nicva.org
028 9087 7777
www.nicva.org
Developing a Strategy for User Involvement *
Marian Barnes and Gerald Wistow
University of Leeds, Nuffield Institute for Health, 1995
ISBN: 1900167026
Effective Interaction with Patients
Ann Faulkner
Churchill Livingstone, 1997
ISBN: 0443058768
Involving Patients and the Public in Healthcare: A Discussion Document
DoH, September 2001
User Involvement
Susan Thompson
Prospects Training Publications, 1997
ISBN: 0952490072
User Involvement in Cancer Care *
Merryn Gott et al
The Policy Press, 2000
ISBN: 1861342101
User Involvement and Participation in Social Care *
Hazel Kemshall and Rosemary Littlechild (Eds)
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2000
ISBN: 1853027774
User Involvement in Two Primary Health Care Projects in London *
Olive Leonard
South Bank University, School of Education, Politics & Social Science, 1997
ISBN: 0946786151
What is the Scope for Improving Health Outcomes by Promoting Patient Involvement in Decision-making? *
Amanda Georgiou and Mike Robinson
University of Leeds, Nuffield Institute for Health, 1999
ISBN: 1900167875
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Having Gynaecological Surgery
Sally Haslett and Molly Jennings
Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1995
ISBN: 0906584396
Hysterectomy and Vaginal Repair *
Sally Haslett and Molly Jennings
Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1984
ISBN: 0906584469
Keeping Control: A Practical Guide To The Prevention and Treatment Of Female Incontinence
Jane Smith, Raj Persad
Random House Group, 2001
ISBN: 0091852196
Understanding Female Urinary Incontinence *
Linda Cardozo
Family Doctor Series, 1999
ISBN: 1898205523
Urinary Incontinence in Women *
David Goldman and David Horowitz (Eds)
Dorling Kindersley, 2000
ISBN: 0789441713
Don’t Make Me Laugh
Nicky Asbury and Helen White
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, 2001
ISBN: 0954141806
Available from The Continence Foundation.
Keeping Control: A Practical Guide To The Prevention and Treatment Of Female Incontinence
Jane Smith, Raj Persad
Random House Group, 2001
ISBN: 0091852196
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