Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales | Triniaeth Deg i Fenywod Cymru
What’s going on?
Read FTWW’s latest news and opinion about women’s health equality and beyond below….
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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.
Ramadan Resources
We would like to wish Muslims across Wales and beyond Ramadam Mubarak (a blessed Ramadan). 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.
Women’s Healthy Lives
FTWW Volunteer and Community Coordinator, Louise, was delighted to be joined by our Volunteer Fibroids Champion, Carina, at the Healthy Lives Community Engagement event at Cardiff City Stadium earlier this month, focused on the ‘health, wellbeing, screening, immunisations and support services’ available in local communities.
Still unheard: Gynaecological Cancer improvements fall short
As one of the organisations that provided evidence to the Senedd inquiry — and as chair of the Women’s Health Wales Coalition — FTWW remains deeply concerned that women and people registered female at birth (AFAB) in Wales are still being let down by the Welsh Government’s lack of action on gynaecological cancer. Two years on from the Committee’s original recommendations, far too many remain undelivered, leaving unacceptable gaps in care, support, and timely diagnosis.
Shaping the Future of Menopause Support in Wales
We were thrilled to attend the South Wales Menopause Community – MENOPT Event: ‘Shaping the Future of Menopause Support in Wales’ at the Senedd. Organised by Louise Herzog (Founder of MENOPT) and sponsored by Natasha Asghar MS, the event launched the South Wales Menopause Community Platform, a new regional initiative to bring more joined-up, inclusive menopause support across healthcare, workplaces and communities.
Specialist Mother and Baby Mental Health Unit Opened
Long-time followers of FTWW will be aware that perinatal mental health is one of our campaign areas, led by our Champion, Nia, whose own experiences of postpartum psychosis led her to campaign for a unit close to home with Welsh language provision.
Marking Disability History Month
December was Disability History Month, which saw a number of landmark events to mark the achievements of disabled people – and to keep the fight for disabled people’s rights at the forefront.
Women’s Health Research Wales Centre Launched
We were absolutely thrilled to attend the launch of Women’s Health Research Wales (WHRW) on 17 December. To mark the first anniversary of the landmark Women’s Health Plan for Wales, First Minister Eluned Morgan and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Sarah Murphy met staff, researchers and the communities collaborating with them at Cardiff University’s SPARC.
Read our Annual Impact Report
As the year draws to a close, we’re excited to share our Annual Impact Report, covering the 2024–2025 financial year! It’s been an incredible year for FTWW and for women’s health in Wales. From helping to launch the NHS Wales Women’s Health Plan (above) to expanding our team and winning Most Influential Small Organisation at the Welsh Charity Awards
Welcome, Louise!
We’re delighted to welcome our new Volunteer and Community Coordinator, Louise Kalicinski, to our team! Louise is based in South Wales and joins FTWW from a background of working with children and families from diverse communities.
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