We understand that living with Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD) can affect people’s everyday life, which is why we created our ‘Out and About’ toolkit filled with useful information, tips and items to help people with PRD have more confidence when leaving the house.
What’s in the toolkit?
- Fact sheets – Helpful tips, tools, information for PRDA services and other organisations.
- Toilet card – A handy card to help gain urgent access to a toilet when out in public without the need to explain your condition. The ‘just can’t wait’ card is widely recognised and many establishments and businesses may allow you to use toilets that are not typically for public use.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard – A hidden disability with no physical signs, like PRD, may not be immediately obvious to others. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower encourages inclusivity, acceptance and understanding. It is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a hidden disability. Simply by wearing the Sunflower, you’re just letting everyone know
that you might need extra help, understanding, or just more time. - RADAR key – A special key which is used to unlock over 10,000 accessible toilets in the UK that are part of the National Key Scheme.
- Wype – An eco-friendly toilet wipe alternative with natural ingredients that you can apply to regular toilet paper. Wype is flushable & biodegradable.
- Hand sanitiser
- A handy Out and About bag – Great for keeping your Out and About Toolkit and other essentials in. Made from a carbon neutral, bio-based alternative to plastic.
Who is eligible?
The Out and About toolkit has been specifically designed for people in the UK living with Pelvic Radiation Disease we ask that you only apply for one if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You have received radiotherapy to the pelvis
- Your radiotherapy treatment was at least 3 months ago
- You have bowel or bladder consequences that impact your daily life
Please note that you do not need to have received an ‘official’ diagnosis of PRD to apply. We are only able to send Out and About Toolkits to people living in the UK.
With thanks to Macmillan for funding our Out and About Toolkits this year and supporting more people living with Pelvic Radiation Disease.
Please complete the form below to apply for an Out and About Toolkit
- Healthcare professionals requesting toolkits on behalf of Late Effects clinics, please complete our clinic request form.
We aim to respond to all correspondence within 5 working days. However, as we are a very small charity, at busy times it may take longer
Modified: 14th January 2025