New Resource for the Visually Impaired

Incontact, the national charity for people affected by bladder andbowel problems has produced a new resource for people with sight difficulties.Its popular Bladder and Bowel Problems booklet, which is used by health workersacross the country, is now available in large print. "There are around 2 million people in the UK with a sight problem that means they cannot readstandard print. The production of this booklet in large print will enable manyof them to access this information." Said Charles Gainsford of the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB).

2 out of 3 people do not seek help for their continence problem suffering in silence, afraid to ask for help or unaware that their condition can be treated. For people with a visual impairment it is even harder to find accessible information and get help. Claire Stevens, of Incontact said: "We were concerned that people with visual impairments were just not getting the information on their continence problem that they needed."

The colour booklet produced in consultation with the RNIB and in line with their Clear Print Guidelines includes valuable information on pelvic floor exercises, treatments and travel advice. It is the first in a series of Incontact information aimed at people with a sight difficulty, an audio cassette version will be available later this year.

For your free copy of the large print Bladder and Bowel Problems booklet call 020 7700 7035 or email: info@incontact.org

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