Continence Care Learning Hub

Before Managing Your Incontinence Needs:

1. Consult your GP to insure you are appropriately assessed.

2. Check all equipment for any signs of wear and tear prior to use.

Where to Start with Continence Care

How Does a Bedpad Work

Bedpads are a great solution for those suffering  with incontinence as they protect the bedding and mattress, as well as provide comfort and dignity to the person. Bedpads can come in many variations, but in general are designed with 3 separate layers:

Top Surface: Quilted

The top surface is often a quilted design to provide comfort to the person.

Bottom Layer: Fluid-Proof Barrier

The bottom layer is a fluid proof barrier providing protection to the bedding and mattress. This layer is also designed to minimize any movement, to keep the pad in place.

Middle Layer: Soaker

The middle is a soaker layer which absorbs liquid resulting from leaks and spills.

With or Without Tucks

Typically the barrier layer of bedpads has a textured backing to ensure the bedpad remains in place. However, options with tucks are available for restless sleepers for added reassurance.

Slide Sheet

Continence Care Videos by MIP

What Continence Care Products Are Available

Understanding Bedpads, Chairpads & Floorpads

Myth Busting Litre Capacity in Bedpads

Washable vs Disposable Bedpads

Introduction to the MIP Fusion Bedpad

Introduction to MIP Sonoma Bedpads

Introducing MIP Aurorra Chairpads & Floorpads

Introducing MIP's Bedding Protector Range

Continence Care Blogs

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Continence Care External Resources

NHS Urinary Incontinence Information

For information on causes, prevention, and treatment.

Bladder & Bowel UK

A registered charity with a national confidential helpline staffed by a team of specialist nurses and product information advisers who can also help signpost to local services.

Continence Product Advisor

An organisation designed to give users, carers and healthcare professionals designed to give detailed, essential information about products for bladder, bowel and toileting problems.

Practitioner Suggestions for Improving Continence Care in Hospitals

In this study, which is summarised in this article, set out to identify factors that help and hinder good continence care for patients aged ≥65 years in hospital medical ward settings.

What Our Customers Have to Say

"Excellent and no leaks. Does exactly what it is supposed to do"

Feedback from End User

"Easy to use, easy to wash, very happy with this product"

Feedback from End User

"Very absorbant and good value for money, easy to wash and stays in place on the bed well."

Feedback from End User

Our Continence Care Range

Sonoma Lite Bedpad

Sonoma® Lite Bed Pad 

Sonoma Pink

Sonoma® Pink Bed Pad 

Sonoma Blue

Sonoma® Pink Bed Pad 

Fusion

Fusion® Bed Pad

Chair Pad

Sonoma® Pink Chair Pad 

Aurorra Chair Pad

Aurorra Chair Pad

Aurorra Small Chair pad

Aurorra Small Chair Pad

Aurorra XL pad

Aurorra Extra Large Pad

med-i-brief

Med-I-Briefs

Protective Covers

Protective Covers

Quilted Protective Covers

Quilted Protective Covers

TruGuard Bedding Protectors

TruGuard Bedding Protectors

As a global supplier of healthcare textiles for over 40 years, MIP provides comfort and efficiency for the healthcare community, but most importantly, for its people. It’s all part of our core belief that real, vital impact stems from the seamless integration of both the scientific side of healing and the human side of providing care.