Patients globally harmed by polypropylene #plastic surgical #mesh face a wall of institutional denial and a lack of care pathways.
Joining online support groups is often their first step to finding information on why they are so ill. #slingthemesh
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It's more than two years since the #HughesReport and 6 years since the #FirstDoNoHarm report called for financial redress for women avoidably harmed by #pelvicmesh YET STILL NO GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT to compensate women avoidably harmed.
💙❤️ Today marks 11 years of #SlingTheMesh It's been relentless hours of hard work, lobbying politicians, securing media coverage, contributing to major reviews, pushing for better regulation, registries & guidelines. Also tears. Espcecially for #mesh friends we have lost.
💰💵Hidden industry funding influences health research as the money can lead to benefits being overstated and risks being downplayed. ⚠️This is a massive #patientsafety issue with real-world consequencesand definitely played a role in the #mesh scandal
💰💵Hidden industry funding influences health research as the money can lead to benefits being overstated and risks being downplayed. ⚠️This is a massive #patientsafety issue with real-world consequencesand definitely played a role in the #mesh scandal
'Edinburgh health board SHOULD pay compensation - Samantha Hindle, 47, suffered 19 years of "agonising pain" from a surgical mesh implant https://t.co/0uCQqg0Zkg
Do you have a question for the Mayor of Liverpool City Region? Join us for a live Q&A with Mayor Steve Rotheram on Wednesday 3rd June.
This event is FREE and open to all but spaces are limited so reserve your ticket now 👇
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