Every September, Urology Awareness Month highlights urology conditions and promotes open conversations about bladder and urinary health. Many people find these topics difficult to discuss, yet awareness and early support can make a real difference in quality of life. At Live In Solutions, we want to explain why bladder leakage matters, outline common urology issues, and show practical ways our live in care team can help.
Urology Awareness Month: What is Urology Awareness Month?
Urology Awareness Month brings together clinicians, researchers, charities, patients, and families to share information, run events, and push for better care and services across the UK. Campaign activity includes webinars, local events, and practical resources to help people living with urology conditions.
Why bladder leakage is a growing concern
Bladder leakage is common, often underreported, and has a real impact on everyday life. Current figures show that around one in five people in the UK are affected by bladder problems, and around one in three women live with bladder leakage. With an ageing population, these numbers are likely to rise.
Bladder leakage can result from many causes, including childbirth, the menopause, prostate treatment, infection, neurological conditions, and certain medications. It affects confidence, social life, sleep, and personal dignity. It also carries a cost for families and health services.
Common urology conditions to be aware of
- Urinary tract infections, or UTIs
- Overactive bladder and urge incontinence
- Stress incontinence and mixed incontinence
- Prostate problems, including benign enlargement and prostate cancer-related issues
- Kidney stones and other kidney conditions
- Erectile dysfunction and other male urology concerns
How bladder leakage and urology problems affect daily life
Bladder problems can cause embarrassment and social withdrawal, disturbed sleep, skin irritation, and anxiety about leaving the house. For carers and families, there is often extra time spent on laundry, shopping for continence products, and managing appointments. Early advice and practical support can reduce these burdens.
When to seek help
If bladder symptoms are new, worsening, or come with fever, blood in the urine, sudden confusion or pain, seek medical advice promptly. Your GP, practice nurse or local continence service can assess symptoms and recommend tests, treatments and products.
How Live In Solutions can help
Live-in care tailored to urology needs can make daily life safer and more comfortable. Our carers are trained to provide practical and respectful support for people living with bladder issues and other urology conditions:
- Personal care delivered with dignity and privacy
- Continence product management, ordering, and discreet changes as required
- Catheter care support, monitoring, and liaison with nurses and clinicians
- Help to spot early signs of a UTI or other infection and prompt reporting to health professionals
- Medication support and appointment attendance, including hospital visits and outpatient clinics
- Hydration and nutrition plans to support bladder and kidney health
- Gentle exercise and mobility support to reduce fall risk and improve confidence
- Companionship and emotional support to reduce isolation and protect well-being
- Carer training matched to specialist needs, so skilled staff can care for complex conditions
Our care plans are personalised, and we work closely with families and healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective support in the home and to preserve independence for as long as possible.
Practical tips families can use today
- Keep a simple bladder diary to record frequency, leakage episodes, and fluid intake
- Encourage regular fluids, avoiding excessive caffeine and alcohol when appropriate
- Follow wound and catheter care advice carefully and report worrying signs immediately
- Ask your GP about referral to a continence nurse or pelvic floor physiotherapist
- Choose the right continence products and have a discreet supply at home
Get involved in Urology Awareness Month
You can help by sharing information, joining local events, and taking part in conversations that reduce stigma. If you or a family member have lived experience of bladder leakage, please consider sharing your story. For campaign materials, contact The Urology Foundation at info@theurologyfoundation.org
Ready to talk?
If bladder leakage or a urology condition is affecting you or a loved one, Live In Solutions can help with compassionate, trained live in care. Call us for a free assessment on 01245 890336
Urology Awareness Month is a chance to start an important conversation. With the right support, people can live with confidence and dignity.