We have been delivering more training on Period Dignity, covering the topics of menstrual health and wellbeing, period poverty, menopause, and the impact on education and employment. We were also delighted to deliver a ‘Lunch and Learn’ session with Welsh Government colleagues across all policy areas to share findings from the recently-concluded ‘SPPINN (Severe Period Pain Is Not Normal) Study.
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FTWW Presents at RCOG Wales Annual Conference
We were thrilled to be invited to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) Wales Annual Conference with around 100 obstetricians and gynaecologists across Wales on 7th November, to present alongside Cardiff University’s Dr Robyn Jackowich and Rachel Joseph on projects and activities relevant to delivery of gynaecology services in Wales.
The Menstrual Leave Petition: Our View
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.
Period Proud Launched
"That's one of the reasons why I'm talking about it now, as I don't want anyone else to go through this" - FTWW Volunteer Dee Dickens We are...
Bloody Brilliant is Launched
We are delighted that ‘Bloody Brilliant’, an online period health resource created by the young people of Wales for the young people of Wales, is...
Menstrual Wellbeing Education: Bringing back the Amendment to the Education Curriculum Bill
“This is not a Cinderella disease; it is a real ugly sister of disease”, were the strong words from MS Suzy Davies addressing the Senedd yesterday....
Menstrual Wellbeing Education – Education Bill Amendment
The 29th January saw the second stage of the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill, with the Senedd’s Children, Young People & Education (CYPE)...
Menstrual Wellbeing Education in Wales – The Campaign Continues
On December 15th in the Senedd, Members of our Welsh Parliament debated the new Curriculum & Assessment (Wales) Bill. One third of those in...
Outrage at Welsh Government’s Failure to Make Menstrual Education Mandatory
[:en]After months of collecting evidence, including that provided by FTWW, Endometriosis UK, and many other individuals, on Friday afternoon, Welsh...
FTWW Writes to the Welsh Government to get Menstrual Wellbeing on the School Curriculum
The new Education Department Bill introduced in July will see schools in Wales prepare for the biggest change in education for generations. The new...









