Let's talk about incontinence

Getting MP's attention

We teamed up with a range of organisations to launch the Boys need Bins campaign. As part of this campaign our amazing supporters sent letters to their MPs to tell them about the scale of the issue facing men with incontinence.

Thanks to your dedication, over 2,200 letters were sent, reaching 95% of MPs in the UK. MPs are now supporting us in recognising that men can experience incontinence and need their own bins in toilets to get rid of their sanitary waste. to tackle the taboo.

In September we hosted our first ever Westminster event, where we spoke to MPs and key decision-makers. During the event, we launched our report, "Lifting the Lid on Male Incontinence". Our report talks about how hard it is for men with incontinence to dispose of their sanitary waste, and the impact this has on their lives. We also surveyed workplaces to find out what’s preventing them from taking action to support these men.

Read the report.

You can support the campaign today by visiting our resources hub to find template letters to MPs, Councils and businesses, as well as our Boys need Bins logo. 

The campaign is creating waves nationally. The report has sparked discussions and raised questions within the Government, businesses and councils in all four nations. We’re pushing for change and urging all to recognise the needs of men with incontinence.

Read the report

But this is NOT the time to slow down

You can keep up the momentum by:

1. Sharing our report with your MP and let them know what they can do next.

2. Sharing our letter with your local councillor asking them to be part of the first wave of councils drafting motions to put bins into men’s toilets.

And we’ll continue to put pressure on the government for changes that are long overdue.

Together, we're sparking conversation

Male incontinence has caught the attention of the media. Brave men are sharing their experiences of incontinence. Their stories are being seen by millions across the country.

The Boys need Bins campaign has had coverage all over the country including national television shows like Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch and BBC’s Morning Live (time stamp 25:30).

Here's a sample of some of the coverage. 

England

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland 

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Big wins so far

Let's talk about some of the incredible things we've accomplished with your fantastic help and support:

1. Jersey steps up: Jersey got onboard and passed a law that means that there are bins in public loos all over the island. Shout-out to local resident Andy Jones, who made it happen with Deputy Raluca Kovacs, after hearing a Radio 5 live interview with one of our supporters talking about his experiences of being incontinent.

2. Council trailblazers: Winchester Council kicked things off by being one of the first in the UK to put bins in their male toilets. And guess what? Worthing followed suit, with Hull, Milton Keynes, Wyre and Bath & North East Somerset are getting ready to do the same.

3. Shopping Centres: Basingstoke Festival Place shopping centre joined in by adding bins in their male loos.

4. Going global: In June, we teamed up with the World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems for a webinar that went worldwide. We heard from two of our supporters, Jonathan Hall and Jeff Thomson, talking openly about their experiences of being incontinent, plus Deputy Saviour Raluca Kovacs from Jersey.

This is all thanks to your incredible support, and we're just getting started.