Meet Millie & Russell, ASBAH's latest creations

ASBAH is working on a new set of books to give children more information and confidence about continence issues.

The project, a partnership between ASBAH and Hollister, which manufactures continence products, introduces two new characters, Millie and Russell.

Two versions of each book are planned, one each for girls and boys, as they each experience different continence problems.

The first book of a series of four is centred around a camping trip, and reinforces that although children may have continence issues, they can lead a normal life, doing all the activities their friends do, without anyone knowing.

With words by medical advisers Paula Thompson and Rosemary Batchelor (author of the Benny Bear series), and illustrations by George Hollingworth, the books are expected to be popular with children aged eight years and over.

The foreword is written by Dr Malcolm Lewis, Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

A spokesperson for Hollister Limited said: “We are very pleased to sponsor ASBAH's Millie and Russell books. We believe ASBAH are providing an invaluable tool for helping children, their friends and families to understand intermittent catheterisation and what it means to them.”

The first book, Millie goes to Camp, will be available in early May. Contact the Information department at ASBAH for further details on 01733 555988 or email info@asbah.org