World Continence Week

World Continence Week 2025

Let us talk toilets — with honesty, urgency, and dignity.

At Loo of the Year Awards, we believe toilets should never be an afterthought. For the millions living with incontinence, a high-quality washroom is essential, NOT optional.

The reality:

Up to 70% of people with Crohn’s or Colitis experience bowel urgency or incontinence.

Over 14 million people in the UK live with urinary incontinence — affecting up to 1 in 5 adults.

Faecal incontinence impacts 1 in 100 adults, with rates increasing in older age and care settings.

Toilet provision is not just a matter of cleanliness, it is about dignity, accessibility, and inclusion.

This is why we do what we do.

The Loo of the Year Awards exists to:

Raise awareness of the importance of high-standard washrooms

Deliver independent, unannounced inspections of all away from home washrooms including workplace toilets

Provide valuable feedback to improve facilities

Celebrate and promote excellence through prestigious awards and national publicity

So what is in it for you?

Entering the Loo of the Year Awards is not just about winning, it is about demonstrating your commitment to the people who use your facilities every day.

Gain national recognition, a grading for your facilities and awards across 64 categories

Enjoy positive marketing opportunities to shout about your success

Receive expert feedback to help you improve facilities year on year

Show your visitors, customers, and communities that you care about dignity and access for all

Join the national conversation around education, inclusion, and the right to a decent toilet

This World Continence Week, we are asking businesses, venues, schools, councils and all public-facing organisations:

Are your toilets up to standard? And if they are, are you proud enough to put them forward?

Let us break the stigma, raise awareness, and improve standards across the UK — one loo at a time.

Find out more or enter your facilities today at: www.loo.co.uk

 

UK Charities & Organisations that maybe able to help with further information.

1. Bladder & Bowel UK

• 💻 Website: www.bbuk.org.uk

• 📌 Support for adults and children with bladder and bowel issues. Offers advice, resources, and helpline access.

• 🚻 Includes information on toilet access cards and public toilet campaigns.

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2. Crohn’s & Colitis UK

• 💻 Website: www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk

• 📌 Supports people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Raises awareness about urgency, incontinence, and toilet access.

• 🧻 Offers “Can't Wait” cards and lobbies for better public toilet provision.

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3. ERIC – The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity

• 💻 Website: www.eric.org.uk

• 📌 National charity for children with continence issues. Offers family support, training, and resources for schools.

• 🚽 Strong focus on dignity and support for young people.

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4. Colostomy UK

• 💻 Website: www.colostomyuk.org

• 📌 Supports people living with a stoma. Campaigns for better toilet access and public understanding.

• 🎗️ Offers resources on hidden disabilities and travel.

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5. Bladder Health UK

• 💻 Website: www.bladderhealthuk.org

• 📌 Focus on bladder conditions like overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and interstitial cystitis.

• 📞 Offers membership, forums, and a confidential advice line.

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6. Bowel Research UK

• 💻 Website: www.bowelresearchuk.org

• 📌 Funds research into bowel conditions including incontinence, stomas, and pelvic floor disorders.

• 🧬 Scientific focus, but patient support information available too.

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7. MS Society UK

• 💻 Website: www.mssociety.org.uk

• 📌 Offers information and support for people with Multiple Sclerosis — where bladder/bowel symptoms are common.

• 🛠️ Tools and services include accessible loo information.

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8. Spinal Injuries Association (SIA)

• 💻 Website: www.spinal.co.uk

• 📌 Supports people with spinal cord injury, many of whom experience long-term continence issues.

• 🧑‍🦽 Advocates for accessible toilets and hoist-equipped Changing Places facilities.