Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) service

The nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) service offers:

• nurse-led clinics for children with primary/secondary nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting)
• comprehensive, holistic assessment and support for children, young people and their families/carers during the time in our care
• initial continence assessments are undertaken by a specialist nurse in a clinic for the child or young person and parents/carers (follow up appointments are done either in clinic or by telephone)
• a range of treatments including alarms and/or medication to help gain bladder control for night time wetting
• training for school staff and other professionals around level 1 support for children and young people with continence issues

Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) clinics are run in:

• Ipswich
• Bury St Edmunds

If you are already receiving a service from the Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting) team, you can contact them on 07738 754392 for further information. 

Drop-in sessions for continence advice are usually available in Ipswich. Please call 07738 754392 first to check the drop-in session is running.

Children and young people aged 5 to 19 must be referred to the service by:

• GPs
• Paediatricians
• School Nurses

If you live in Lowestoft and Waveney, you need to be referred to your local service by your GP or Paediatrician.

Referral process for professionals

To make a referral to the enuresis service please complete the referral form below.  If you require guidance or further information on the process please contact the team:

• Telephone: 01473 260917 
• Email: enuresisteam@suffolk.gov.uk

More information about nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) can be found at:

• NHS: Bedwetting
• ERIC: The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity
• Bladder and Bowel UK

Read guidance from ERIC about bedwetting:

• ERIC's Guide to Night Time Wetting (PDF, 2.87MB)
• Bedwetting Alarms – Your questions answered (PDF, 1MB)

Other helpful websites

• www.stopbedwetting.org

For all enquiries, information, advice and guidance, please contact the clinic:

• Telephone: 01473 260246
• Email: enuresisteam@suffolk.gov.uk

If you are already receiving a service from the nocturnal enuresis team, you can contact them on 01473 260246

We welcome all kinds feedback from our service users as this helps our learning and service improvement. 

Give us your feedback on the Enuresis Nursing team

Send us your compliments or complaints about the service you have received from Suffolk County Council

As a service we are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and as service users, you can provide feedback directly to them. Your feedback may help to inform when, where and what areas of the service to inspect. Please send your feedback about our service to the Care Quality Commission