Randal: Discretion in catheterisation is important to me because people don't need to know how you're going to the toilet or what differences you have compared to everyone else. There are a lot of people out there that I pass on the street every day that I wouldn’t know have the same issues, and they have no idea that I do either. Being able to pop a catheter in my pocket and just go to the toilet and use it like anyone else goes to the toilet just frees up your lifestyle, means you can get out of the house and not be stuck at home wondering how long you'll be until you get to the next toilet.
The same rules of hygiene apply everywhere – both at home and on the go. If you need to touch anything after you wash your hands - the door (or the hand rims, if you’re in a wheelchair) - it’s important to use hand sanitiser or wash again. Many people find it helpful to keep needed supplies in a little bag. It’s also a good idea to keep extra supplies in the car or at work.
