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Planned bowel routines
Agreed times and techniques to encourage regular bowel movements without rushing or discomfort.
Complex Needs
Bowel Care — gentle routines that protect comfort, health and dignity
We support planned bowel routines at home, with calm, consistent care that reduces discomfort and promotes regularity—always with privacy and dignity at the centre.
Planned, personalised routines
Clear notes & monitoring
Dignity-first, unhurried care
What’s included
Support designed around clinical guidance and personal preference—always calm, discreet and well-documented.
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Diet & hydration prompts
Encouragement with fluids and fibre-rich foods, plus gentle activity where appropriate.
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Hygiene & skin care
Careful cleaning, barrier creams if advised, and continence product support to protect skin.
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Records & observation
Simple bowel charts and escalation for pain, bloating or changes from the usual pattern.
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Positioning & comfort
Safe moving and handling, supportive seating and privacy to reduce strain and anxiety.
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Clinical coordination
We work to your nurse/GP plan; suppositories/enemas are arranged with clinicians when required.
Visit options
Choose focused support for specific routines or longer, unhurried appointments.
30–45 minute routine support & hygiene
60–90 minute comprehensive bowel care
Double-up carers for transfers & safety
Waking/sleeping nights or live-in support
Getting started
Clear communication, thoughtful planning and a consistent team.
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Chat with usShare current routines, products used and any recent concerns.
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Home visitWe agree a simple plan (timings, privacy preferences, escalation points).
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Care matchWe introduce a small, trained team and start clear record-keeping.
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ReviewWe adapt frequency or tasks as patterns stabilise or needs change.
Frequently asked questions
? What counts as bowel care at home?
Planned routines, hygiene and skin care, records, continence support, dietary/hydration prompts and safe positioning. We follow your clinician’s guidance.
? Do you give suppositories or enemas?
These are clinical tasks and are arranged with nurses/clinicians. We can coordinate visits and provide follow-up care and monitoring.
? When should we escalate quickly?
Severe abdominal pain, vomiting, no bowel movement for several days despite your plan, bleeding, or significant bloating should be escalated promptly.
? Can you help choose products?
Yes—we can discuss pads, barrier creams and seating/positioning options and help order regular supplies.
Ready to arrange bowel care?
Tell us your routine and preferences and we’ll shape a calm, dignified plan around them.
Speak to our team