Sling the Mesh

When industry influences healthcare patient safety suffers. Raising awareness of surgical mesh harm #prolapse #hernia #rectopexy #breast #SUI @kathsansom

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What is mesh? It’s a plastic medical device used as a quick fix implant in operations to fix prolapse, incontinence, hernia, some mastectomies. But it can cause irreversible life changing pain & complications - impacting the patient, their partner & families #slingthemesh

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Sepsis can kill in hours. For some women harmed by surgical mesh, it has meant intensive care, induced comas, organ failure and a fight for survival. More than half our support group live with recurring UTIs and a fear of becoming antibiotic resistant. https://t.co/UoVK9EFe6m

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October 2026 nearly 13,000 members

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February 2018 = 5,600 members of Sling The Mesh

September 2017 = 3,000

April 2017 = 1,100 before going on @VictoriaLIVE

June 2015 = 20 members

Surgeons tell women they're a mystery patient & just been unlucky

@labour_zone @Meshgirlni @FibroidNetwork @KenZeroHarm @RCObsGyn

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Great to attend an event hosted by @UKSepsisTrust and hearing about plans to improve care for patients. More than half of mesh injured suffer constant UTIs, many end up in A&E and sadly some of our members have died of #sepsis
Know the signs:
https://t.co/hMUhqEcULZ

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💙❤️We stand in solidarity with the Primodos famillies - it is thanks to them and the tireless advocacy of @Malriel that we had the #firstdonoharm review by Baroness Cumberlege in the first place.

[Jason Farrell @JasonFarrellSky]

Significant development in one of Britain’s longest running medical scandals - Burnham says he will work to 'get justice' for Primodos victims

https://t.co/4sC0V0CWLF

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Andy Burnham has said he will work to 'get justice' for the victims of the Primodos scandal.

Burnham paid tribute to campaigners, who have suffered harm due to the pregnancy test drug that was used between the 1950s and 1970s.

Sky's @JasonFarrellSky reports ⬇️

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Researchers implanted polypropylene prolapse mesh into rats then used human umbilical-cord cells to modify the body's response to the plastic. If the body reacts badly enough to require such research why are we implanting plastic mesh into women at all?
https://t.co/ncxrgQBH9Z

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Primodos families were a key part of the #FirstDoNoHarm report into 3 women's health harms - yet were left out of financial redress talks.

It's time to compensate #primodos #mesh and #valproate families

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'As prime minister, I will work to get justice for the Primodos victims.'

Andy Burnham responds to Yasmin Qureshi MP on whether he will take action for those affected by the hormonal pregnancy test Primodos, which has been linked to severe birth defects and miscarriages.

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❤️💙 Mesh redress returned to Parliament again today, with powerful contributions, including Health Minister Dame Diana Johnson who confirmed she had watched the MAZE mesh documentary and expressed determination to see this issue addressed within the lifetime of this Government

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@joannel49716947 @Sarah_Hall81 @YvetteCooperMP @andyburnham @PSCommissioner @JuliaCumberlege https://t.co/ewR9hDsmdM

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A simple ask. Watch the 15-minute MAZE documentary The Medical Mesh Scandal Ruining Women’s Lives, says MP Julian Lewis in the Commons.
In 2020 the Patient Safety Commissioner outlined a redress scheme for women harmed by pelvic mesh. We're still waiting.
https://t.co/hJKWCKQxlf

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Sharon Hodgson MP: "We are at a stalemate on #mesh redress; the Government changed hands after the Hughes report, but we are now over 2 years on. Will the Leader of the House meet me and Sir Julian Lewis Member to discuss how we can move forward?

https://t.co/o3KNDT4fhZ

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Sir Alan Campbell says mesh is an issue of considerable concern and recognises the profound, life-changing impact on women and their families. "I understand the frustration and the timescales involved. I will ask Ministers to update on this matter"
https://t.co/Y4osn0P5LT

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😱More outrageous examples of things said to our Facebook support group members by their doctor #medicalgaslighting #medicalmisogyny

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Patient harm has a huge human and financial cost
➡️£5.1 billion a year (NHSE)
➡️15% of health spending linked to harm (OECD)
For #mesh patients costs keep mounting: repeat surgeries, pain meds, recurrent UTIs, mental health support, reliance on benefits
https://t.co/bhqFiRIHAO

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More great news for the campaign. Sharon Hodgson and Sir Julian Lewis raised financial redress for women harmed by pelvic mesh in the House of Commons. The Leader of the House recognised the profound impact on women and frustration over the lack of a response to the Hughes Report

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@AllisonCGardner thank you for your support last night 💙❤️

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❤️💙 Women around the world are watching The Mesh Scandal: Ruining Women's Lives documentary which has reached 700,000 views across the globe and screened in Parliament. A huge achievement helping more women make informed decisions 💙❤️ https://t.co/mxo1V6fAcx

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This story totally resonates with our #mesh community - more than half suffer ongoing painful UTIs and many end up in hospital with #sepsis
https://t.co/cMdBKezzRE

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@Pharmed_Out Social media influencers are included in the mandatory reporting measures in France...

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@Pharmed_Out We've been calling for an Open Payments / Sunshine legislation database for over a decade. Backed by Cumberlege First Do No Harm review Govt consulted - but say they'll continue wht voluntary reporting - which doesnt work! Message for more details and to collaborate