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.
Following the very exciting initial findings from the Decode ME study, which found that people with a Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) diagnosis have significant genetic differences in their DNA compared to the general population, we were delighted to hear BBC Radio Wales cover the study – and people’s lived experiences – in detail during an episode of The Phone in with Oliver Hides.
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!
As a member disabled people’s organisation (DPO) of Disability Wales, FTWW supports their statement published today in response to the Welfare Bill concessions (see below).
The consultation on Welsh Government’s upcoming Draft Disabled People’s Rights plan is now open. The plan, based on the work of the Disability Rights Taskforce (of which FTWW is a member organisation), sets out a 10-year ambition and the long-term outcomes the Welsh Government is working towards to ensure disabled people can flourish as equal members of Welsh society, and to challenge discrimination and prejudice.
Rydym wrthi’n cynnal prosiect i ddatblygu dull i fesur y costau sy'n gysylltiedig â symptomau'r menopos. Byddwn ni’n defnyddio canfyddiadau’r prosiect yn rhan o dreial ESTEEM, sy'n edrych ar y defnydd o destosteron pan gaiff ei ychwanegu at therapi amnewid hormonau (HRT).
Addressing diagnostic delays for endometriosis and improving awareness amongst healthcare professionals remains a core objective for us, so we were delighted to coproduce the training offered to GPs – as reported here by ITV Cymru Wales.
Diolch i ymdrechion ac arbenigedd wedi’i fyw Hyrwyddwyr PMDD FTWW, Becci a Laura, mae GIG Cymru bellach yn cynnig gwybodaeth ddwyieithog ac wedi'i diweddaru am anhwylder dysfforig cyn-mislif a gwaethygiad ar ei 111 tudalen A-Y!
Gydag etholiadau'r Senedd yn cael eu cynnal mewn llai na blwyddyn, dewiswyd y diwrnod arbennig hwn i iechyd menywod, Diwrnod Gweithredu Rhyngwladol dros Iechyd Menywod, i lansio ein Maniffesto ar gyfer tymor y Senedd 2026-2030.
FTWW and Volunteer Autoimmune Champion, Dalila, is cited in this groundbreaking report which sought to bring together the experiences of both patients living with lupus and the clinicians supporting them.
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