Within a continence setting the nursing role has been reported as essential for service development, to ensure integrated care and optimal continence care packages. However, in many parts of the world, this role is under threat due to lack of funding, resources and educational / development opportunities. This session will highlight the proven benefits of the nursing role and consider what is needed Internationally to sustain and develop this role.

State of the Art Lecturer - Dr Angie Rantell PhD, RCN ALNP

Angie gained a BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies from King’s College London in 2003. She started working in the field of women’s health, first as a staff nurse and then as a sister on a Gynaecology, breast care and early pregnancy ward.

Since 2007, Angie has been working in the Urogynaecology Department at King’s College Hospital and is currently a Consultant nurse / nurse cystoscopist. She is actively involved in research and was awarded a PhD in Urogynaecology in 2019 investigating sexual function in women with overactive bladder. In 2019 Angie was also awarded RCN credentialing for advanced level nursing practice. She also works as a Senior lecturer (Professional Practice) in Physiotherapy delivering a multidisciplinary master’s program in Pelvic health at Brunel University.

To date she has published over 60 articles in peer reviewed journals and has written book chapters and contributed to National and International guidelines. As well as her clinical and research activities she provides advice to governmental bodies including NHS England and ICS’s throughout the UK. She is currently the Co-Chair for the ACP, the chair of the Allied Health Professional’s group within BSUG’s, a member of the Education committee for ICS and the past chair of the Nursing and Midwifery special interest group within IUGA.