NDM8252 Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) - Incontinence

NDM8252 Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff Central)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes that:

a) incontinence remains a taboo subject for both women and men despite being a significant public health issue;

b) there is over 90 per cent incidence of perineal trauma among first-time mothers during childbirth, which can lead to incontinence issues;

c) 75 per cent of women do not seek medical help for their incontinence despite it affecting their quality of life irrespective of severity;

d) men suffer from incontinence too, particularly in later life but it is a largely hidden problem.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to develop a strategy for tackling the causes and consequences of incontinence and to raise awareness of the issue among the public.

Co-submitters

Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales)

Altaf Hussain (South Wales West)

Sioned Williams (South Wales West)