Period Product Scheme – A Sector Response to the Extension of the scheme in England to July 2025: “Good news, but far from enough to address the reality of period inequity” Department for Education Overview Whilst we applaud the decision to extend the period product scheme in England to July 2025, far more needs to Continue Reading
● Award-winning UK gynaecological health company Daye is launching an at-home HPV tampon-based testing kit ● Thepioneering kit enables women and AFAB individuals to test for 14 high-risk HPV infections ● 99.8%ofcervical cancer cases are caused by persistent high-risk HPV infections, while the virus is also linked to throat and oral cancer, as well as Continue Reading
A new survey (YouGov) commissioned by the UK’s leading gynaecological cancer charity The Eve Appeal has revealed a lack of understanding about what a cervical screening test is for and a range of barriers to attending a screening appointment when offered it. Out of the 1070 women surveyed, 9 in every 10 (92%) said they Continue Reading
PCOS is a common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age, characterised by hormonal imbalances that can lead to various symptoms, including irregular periods and ovarian cysts. (1) Existing research has highlighted an association between the difficulties and psychological stress, women of colour face, when trying to cope with this condition, with an exacerbation of Continue Reading
A time to celebrate being proud of being disabled Details of the first Birmingham Disability Festival, hosted by Birmingham City University (BCU) on Saturday 6t July, have been announced today. Created by Birmingham Disability Festival Committee (BDFC), this FREE inaugural event showcases a wide range of disabled talent through performances, sport, interactive games and disabled Continue Reading
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Birth Trauma has released a groundbreaking report that sheds light on the critical state of maternity services in the UK – Listen to Mums:Ending the Postcode Lottery on Perinatal Care This comprehensive inquiry highlights the devastating impact of birth trauma on mothers and their families and proposes a series of Continue Reading
While conversations around menopause are thankfully becoming more frequent, experts are asserting that women from marginalised communities are still being left without a voice. With a lack of research and support for the unique experiences of marginalised women, a harsh reality is being exposed: menopause equality is far from being achieved. Despite menopause affecting 51% Continue Reading
The privacy, dignity, and safety of all patients to be enshrined as central to NHS principles and values – with patients empowered to request same-sex wards and care, while reflecting the biological needs in the delivery of care. The privacy, dignity, and safety of all patients are to be embedded in how the NHS operates under a Continue Reading
New survey seeks to investigate and amplify marginalised voices in healthcare decision-making Cysters and Endometriosis UK are working in partnership to ensure that all voices are heard in discussions about healthcare policy and initiatives, especially those from marginalised communities. Despite progress in healthcare data collection, there remains a gap in representing the experiences of marginalised Continue Reading
Endometriosis UK urges improvement to deteriorating diagnosis times Getting a diagnosis for endometriosis now takes almost a year longer than before the pandemic, according to new research published by the charity Endometriosis UK during Endometriosis Action Month 2024 (March). A new study shows that diagnosis times in the UK have significantly worsened over the last Continue Reading
