A garden at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show has been doing its bit to raise awareness of overactive bladder, a condition that can cause adult incontinence.

The 'Control the Uncontrollable' garden formed part of a national campaign called 'A Matter of Urgency'.

Created by award-winning designer Jill Foxley, the garden featured a maze and paved pathway to symbolise the different paths that someone with an overactive bladder may take to manage the condition.

It also boasted a large granite sphere on a water base that can be turned by visitors, enabling them to take control.

Ms Foxley told the Elmbridge Today website: "My inspiration for the garden came from knowing that many people who have symptoms of overactive bladder are too embarrassed to talk about something they feel is a taboo subject, and they don't know where to go for help.

"With this garden I'm encouraging people to see hope at the end of the maze, by recognising that you can control your waterworks, rather than letting your waterworks control you."

The garden was visited by Dr Christian Jessen, from Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies programme, who told the website that people with overactive bladder should speak to their doctor, as help is available for the condition.

An overactive bladder is a common cause of urge urinary incontinence and can be linked to diabetes, bladder stones, neurological conditions, dementia or a spinal injury.