Giving a voice to ‘The Lost Tribe’: Claire’s journey to founding the UK’s only Cauda Equina Syndrome charity
Meet Claire Thornber, Founder of Cauda Equina Champions Charity, a former CES patient (2010), and a leading patient advocate for cauda equina syndrome (CES) patients everywhere. We have been supporting Claire and her charity for a number of years, and wanted to share more of her story as to why she felt the need to […]
Qufora acquires UK medical appliance supplier
On 29th August 2025, Qufora Ltd, a subsidiary of the Danish medtech company Qufora, acquired Rapidcare (The Koppa Company Limited), a UK Dispensing Appliance Contractor (DAC). Qufora is a manufacturer and supplier of medical devices dedicated to enabling people with chronic bowel disorders to live a more fulfilled life, and this acquisition marks a […]
Experts come in all shapes and sizes!
Experts Come in All Forms: Supporting Children with Active Toileting When you picture an expert, who comes to mind? Perhaps a clinician, a researcher, or an educator? At Qufora, we’ve learned that expertise comes in many forms—and often from unexpected sources. From seasoned healthcare professionals to young people with lived experience, we are continually inspired […]
New global consensus brings clarity to rectal irrigation practice
By Brigitte Collins, Head of Clinical Education I am delighted to acknowledge the recent publication of an important article that brings much-needed clarity and consistency to the practice of rectal irrigation. This publication ‘Consensus on Safe Initiation and Monitoring of Transanal Irrigation to Optimize Adherence With Therapy’ (Emmanuel et al 2025), not only provides an […]
A hands-on approach to bowel care: how our nurse team supports you every step of the way
We understand that managing a bowel routine is about more than just solutions – it’s about confidence, independence and ongoing support. That’s why our dedicated nurse team is here to provide hands-on guidance tailored to each patient’s individual needs. With years of experience in bowel management, they work alongside healthcare professionals to ensure the best […]
Bowel Buddies and the value of a co-creation model
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, hearing the experiences from both those who use and those who prescribe our products provides invaluable insight, and inspires innovation. The process of co-creation—bringing together patients, their families, and healthcare providers—ensures that new solutions are not only effective but also practical and user-friendly. A co-creation day we hosted exemplified […]
Transanal Irrigation: When to Stop and Reintroduce
By Brigitte Collins, Head of Clinical Education A recent article published in Gastrointestinal Nursing by Hasan Alsararatee, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Northampton General Hospital, Acute Medicine, provides an excellent review titled “Transanal Irrigation: A Review of Indications, Key Assessments, Benefits, Contraindications, Complications, Efficacy, and Safety.” This insightful piece serves as an up-to-date resource for healthcare professionals, offering […]
The importance of sharing our stories: In conversation with Anna & Sam
We know life can throw us some serious challenges, but it’s perseverance that carries us through. This message was brought to life in a recent conversation between Anna, a Qufora user and Events, Education, and Support Services Manager at MASIC, and Samantha, a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with the NHS. Over afternoon tea, they discussed […]
The Pelvic Floor Society’s Annual Conference 2024 Round-Up with Brigitte Collins
I recently attended The Pelvic Floor Society Conference, which was held this year in Southampton. It had a programme packed full of engaging and thought-provoking sessions. The Allied Healthcare Professional (AHP) day was very well attended, and Emily Hoile (Physiotherapist) was introduced as the new chair of this committee. This day also featured a panel […]
Connecting, learning, and growing together: A recap of our 2024 patient-centered care events
This spring, we launched our first educational series, hosting six events across the UK to connect with healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing patient-centred transanal irrigation (TAI) care. Each event provided a unique opportunity to come together, share insights, and dive into important topics such as: Motivational Skills Psychological Readiness Tools and Resources: including our Decision Guide, My […]
The Power of Partnerships, Support and Shared Experiences
As we look back on 2024, one thing stands out clearly – there’s immense power in partnerships, support, and shared experiences. Through collaboration with healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and advocacy groups, we’ve created resources that not only support individuals living with bowel conditions but also support HCPs through education. Collaborating with Birmingham Children’s Hospital It […]
Silent struggles, shared strength: Finding connection in shared journeys
As well as speaking to patients every day, our myqufora team also have personal connections with the work we do. We caught up with a member of our team, Stacey, to hear about her thoughts on our recent case study resources for parents and families’ thoughts on our recent case study resources for parents and […]
