In partnership with Endometriosis UK, and supported by Cysters, International Association of Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) UK, Menstrual Health Coalition, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Swansea and Bridgend Endometriosis Support, The South Wales Menopause Community, and the University of the West of Scotland, FTWW was pleased to host a lively online hustings on ‘Making Menstrual Health Matter in Wales’ ahead of the Senedd elections next month.
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Congratulations – and thank you – to Amazing SheUltra Marathon Runners
In memory of their colleague and friend, Sarah Seddon, who passed away unexpectedly in December last year, Ffion, Jordan, Suri, Charity and Ama took on the SheUltra Women’s only Ultra marathon on the 11th April 2026 to raise money for FTWW.
FTWW Bids Farewell to Dee!
After five incredible years of working with FTWW, we’re sad to be bidding farewell to our Engagement Coordinator, Dee.
Ask your candidates to support our Manifesto!
The Senedd Elections are taking place on 7 May, and candidates are busy canvassing for your support.
Whether you’re locked in on who to vote for or still undecided, we need your help!
What We’ve Been Up To In March
With International Women’s Day, Autoimmune Awareness Month, and Endometriosis Action Month all taking place in March, you may well have encountered FTWW staff and volunteers at a wide array of events this month, where we’ve been raising awareness of all things female health.
New Study to Transform Communication and Decision Making Around HRT in Wales
Cardiff University is launching a new research project on 1 April 2026, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, aimed at improving how women and healthcare professionals communicate and make decisions about the duration of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The CANDOUR Study — Communication ANd Decisionmaking arOund DURation of Hormone Replacement Therapy — will address significant gaps in evidence, practice and resources relating to when and how women continue or discontinue HRT.
Focusing on the 51%: Women’s Health Wales Coalition Manifesto Launched
We are excited to announce the publication of the third sector Women’s Health Wales Coalition’s Manifesto for 2026-2030, Focusing on the 51%. As we approach the 2026 Senedd Elections, Focusing on the 51% sets out a clear vision for a future where the wellbeing of women, families, and wider society is assured. It calls on the next Welsh Government to make women’s health a priority across all policy areas, and for NHS Wales to ensure implementation of the 10-year Women’s Health Plan, published in 2024.
FTWW Members’ Webinars
FTWW’s webinar series for members continues, with February’s being a much-anticipated introductory session on how to be assertive. Coming up in March, we’ll be joined by Cambridge University researcher, Kate Sheridan, to explore the ‘good, the bad, and the ugly’ of Femtech.
Friends Take On SheUltra in Memory of Sarah
In memory of their colleague and friend, Sarah Seddon, who passed away unexpectedly in December, Ffion, Jordan, Suri, Charity and Ama will be taking on the SheUltra Women’s only Ultra marathon on the 11th April 2026 to raise money for FTWW in Sarah’s name.
FTWW x Period Dignity
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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