FTWW’s PCOS/PMOS Volunteer Champion talks about the name change in a new blog post! I’m Shannon. I’m in my early 50s and I live in North Wales with my Welsh husband. We care for his Mum, so live with her, and we have two lovely Yorkies. Let me take you back now to when I was a teenager…
I’m Lowri and I’ve volunteered for FTWW for about 10 years (I think?!) I am also the endometriosis workplace champion for Powys County Council, and Mid Wales Endometriosis Support Group Leader – I wear a lot of hats! I was recently invited by Debbie to attend the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Inquiry into Endometriosis and the Workplace at Parliament in London, representing FTWW.
Blog by FTWW Volunteer, Eliza
As part of BBC Radio Wales’ coverage of the petition to UK Parliament calling for statutory menstrual leave for people with endometriosis and adenomyosis, FTWW Engagement Coordinator, Dee, spoke to BBC Radio Wales about the importance of ensuring that disabled and chronically ill women and people registered female at birth – and their employers – are aware of existing legislation that can protect their employment rights and help them thrive in the workplace.
July is Disability Pride Month, and here at FTWW we truly believe that disability something to be ‘proud’ of – if you haven’t read our previous blog on this, we’d recommend doing so before you read this one!
by Dee Montague-Coast (FTWW Engagement Officer) Last week, I met with my (at the time of writing, only) work colleague in-person – something so...
Back in June at the second Everywoman Festival, we delivered a workshop called ‘Getting the most from your medical appointment’, in partnership with FTWW’s PMDD Volunteer Champion, Laura Teare-Jones. We wanted to make sure it was made available to all who may need it, so Dee and Laura recently met to record it.
A FTWW Blog As the UK General Election fast approaches, many of FTWW’s followers might be thinking that, as the NHS is devolved in Wales, there’s...
FTWW Statement on Senedd Health & Social Care Committee Inquiry into Gynaecological Cancers & Plenary debate (15/05/24) Breaking the Silence...
Episode 11 of the Piece of Mind podcast heard from FTWW member, Becci Smart, to discuss the reality of living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder...
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