We would like to wish Muslims across Wales and beyond Ramadan Mubarak (a blessed Ramadan). As a disabled people’s organisation (DPO), we send our warm regards and well wishes to all those who are Disabled and / or chronically ill across the globe and who are observing Ramadan at this time.
Many Disabled and chronically ill people are unable to fast or physically pray due to their illnesses or impairments, but may choose to observe the holy month in other ways.
Below are some resources which we hope will signpost information, advice and support, not only for our Muslim community observing Ramadan, but wider networks too – including employers, colleagues, friends, and communities.
- Read the Ramadan Health Factsheet 2024 published by the Muslim Council of Great Britain.
- Read Aneurin Bevan’s University Health Board’s Top Tips for a Healthy Ramadan (also available in Welsh).
- Follow Muslim Doctors Cymru on Facebook and Instagram.
- Access the British Islamic Medical Association Ramadan compendium.
- Access Ramadan Top Tips for Employers published by Muslim Friendly Employers.
- Download the Ramadan and Eid Guidance published by the NHS Muslim Network.
- Find out about the work of the NHS (England) Muslim Women’s Network and how they support Muslim women.
- Access the BMJ visual summary about advising patients with existing conditions about fasting during Ramadan
- @HEARTtogrow has some fantastic resources on their Instagram page, including ‘Navigating Ramadan with Endometriosis‘, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Maintaining Ibadah‘, Responding with RAHMA to those experiencing food insecurity and disordered eating, and much more.
- If you’re in or near Cardiff, you might like to join Women’s Health Wales Coalition Member charity Women Connect First, which is led by and for Black, Asian and other minoritised women and girls.
- Fellow member of the Women’s Health Wales Coalition, Women’s Advocacy Network (WAN) Cymru, is a Wales wide charity, and seeks empower women from diverse backgrounds to make their voices heard.
We would like to thank Naheed and Azra, Founders of Active Lives in Newport, and FTWW Volunteer, Harriet Martin-Jones, for their contributions to this collection of resources.
If you would like to add any resources, or get in touch with us about what we do, please get in touch with us! You can email admin@ftww.org.uk.
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