Urology Awareness Month 2026 Worth Its Weight in Gold!

Currently, it’s thought that less than 40% of people with urinary incontinence seek help. Hence, for #UrologyAwarenessMonth2026, the theme is Worth its Weight in Gold 💰

Launched by the Urology Foundation, the aim is to destigmatise and decrease embarrassment when talking to medical professionals about urinary symptoms.

💭 So, as healthcare workers and allied health professionals, how can we help make patients more comfortable speaking about their pee?

🗣️ Change our language – for example ‘leaking urine’ instead of ‘urinary incontinence ‘and ‘problems urinating’ instead of ‘voiding dysfunction’

🏥 Know the best local bladder and bowel services and resources – such as Bladder and Bowel UK’s ‘Just Can’t Wait Card’

⏸️ Avoid routinely recommending pads or other disposable continence products straight away

❓ Start with open questions – ‘does your bladder or bowel ever cause you problems?’

📚 See this list of helpful resources for patients by Bladder and Bowel UK, including the ‘Just Can’t Wait Card!’ – 🔗 https://www.bbuk.org.uk/starting-conversations-with-patients-about-bladder-bowel-health/
✅ Check out the upcoming pee checker – 🔗 https://www.theurologyfoundation.org/impact-achievements/campaigns/urology-awareness-month-2026/

Sources: 📖 https://www.bbuk.org.uk/starting-conversations-with-patients-about-bladder-bowel-health/ 📖 https://www.theurologyfoundation.org/impact-achievements/campaigns/urology-awareness-month-2026/

#UrologyAwarenessMonth #WorthItsWeightInGold #UrinaryIncontinence

@theurologyfoundation @bladderandboweluk

Post by: Rama Aowidah WHOCC Health Comms Intern