These patient information packs have been shared by members and are currently in use by constipation services running with the Network. These are not quite generic and do signpost to specific services on offer in that local area. However, they could be used to help other members create their own resources. Permission has been obtained to make use of the content, but please do credit the source.
Credit and thanks to the Children & Young People’s Health Partnership Team (CYPHP) and Sandra Hanson, Constipation Specialist Nurse at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust for sharing this. Please feel free to contact them for any advice.
A patient/family information leaflet from Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust that can be given when starting a child on macrogol.
A constipation care plan from CYPHP that can be printed and individualised for the patient.
An all-in-one parent/child information resource from CYPHP encompassing education on constipation from physiology, diet/lifestyle advice as well as how to manage using medication.
Guidance from Bladder and Bowel UK/ERIC to help staff in the school/education environment to support young people
Leaflet explaining how the Community Constipation Service at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust works, as well as further patient/child information on constipation.
An addendum used by the Dartford & Gravesham Team to help streamline/supplement the written advice given in the clinic letter generated after a consultation. This or a similar document could be used by adding as an appendix to clinic letters.