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World Continence Week

Every year, World Continence Week raises awareness of bladder and bowel conditions globally. At TENA, we support World Continence Week and welcome the opportunity to get people talking. After all, good continence care benefits everyone.

For 2026, we are proud to support by providing free education for healthcare professionals and professional caregivers. With ketamine bladder expected to rise significantly, now is the time to build awareness and prepare. This webinar will help you understand emerging trends, and take practical steps to manage increasing demand and complexity. The same webinar will be broadcast several times during world continence week, allowing you to choose the time and date that fits your schedule.

“ 1 in 4 ketamine users experience urinary symptoms ”

As published by the BJUI in 2011*

And how does it impact on the people you're caring for?

But what does this really mean in practice?

Many clinicians are now seeing younger patients presenting with complex urinary symptoms linked to ketamine use. This session gives you the unique opportunity to understand the lived experience behind the statistics, with real-life insights from former ketamine users. Gain a deeper appreciation of how symptoms present, how they affect quality of life, and the challenges young people face when seeking support. 

Secure your place now - this webinar will not be available to watch on demand after World Continence Week. 

  • Free to attend | Certificate of attendance available
  • 45 minutes only | Designed for busy schedules
  • Broadcast several times during World Continence Week | choose the date/time that works best for you
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Understand the effects of ketamine on the bladder webinar

Ketamine-related bladder dysfunction is a growing challenge seen increasingly across a wide range of healthcare settings. Join this free, expert-led webinar with professional speakers sharing real-world insights to help you recognise, assess and confidently manage patients presenting with this emerging condition.  

What you'll gain from attending:

  • Expert speakers' insights with clinical expertise and real-world experience
  • Understanding of the lived experience from patients
  • Clear understanding of how ketamine use is impacting on bladder health
  • Practical approaches to prepare for increasing demand
  • Stronger multi-agency collaboration and safeguarding pathways
  • Greater confidence in managing this growing area of practice
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References:

*The prevalence and natural history of urinary symptoms among recreational ketamine users, Adam R. Winstock, Luke Mitcheson, David A. Gillatt and Angela M. Cottrell, BJU International, 110,1762-1766, 2012. Access here.