Introducing Women's Workplace Wellness ♀️
This project will be expert-led, with clinical and legal perspectives, to help equip SME employers with the tools & resources to support women’s health in the workplace. 👏
Find out more about the project here👇
https://t.co/WDvnPlrUTy
Today we're shining a light on Anne-Marie Swift, Senior Project Lead of The Women’s Organisation: the UK’s largest provider of training and support for women, committed to creating a more equal world. Find out more here @WomensWorkWell#FSBmemberMonday
On the 27th Feb MPs will hold a debate on women’s health at Westminster.
A full transcript which be available three hours after the debate - and it can be watched live. 👇
https://t.co/Okr4jLeg9s
New research shows Black women in the UK face higher breast cancer mortality.
It highlights the need for culturally sensitive screening & targeted research to address barriers & improve outcomes as imperative. ⬇️
#BreastCancer#HealthDisparities
https://t.co/XYwZn6hdG7
Researchers in Australia have developed a new blood test for endometriosis. 🎉
#ednometriosis is difficult and intrusive to diagnose, taking an average of 7 years! Further interest and funding in women's health will result in advances like this.
https://t.co/3tpHu2trYg
At the moment women are paying up to £11,000 for a hysterectomy amid NHS delays. 😥
They are shouldering the eye-watering but necessary costs themselves to manage painful reproductive health issues such as fibroids, or endometriosis.
https://t.co/Od5CRSNUSz
Over 1/3 of the #WomenHealthGap stems from just 9 conditions... @wef & @McKinsey_MGI's new report outlines solutions to address these disparities.
Closing the gap could add 2.5 extra healthy days PER woman worldwide 🌏👇
https://t.co/wZM4bfgij7
Legislating universal bereavement leave for early pregnancy loss will hopefully encourage employers to demonstrate sensitivity and support for employees facing miscarriage.
We certainly think this is a step in the right direction for workplaces. 🩷
https://t.co/cz3XuS5WRc
The @guardian is looking for women in the UK to share their experience of gynaecological pain and how they were diagnosed 👇
They want to know about your diagnosis experience and concerns. Get in touch here ⤵️ #WomensHealth
https://t.co/ziH0Y1ghj5
Wales follows England with plan to roll out Women's health hubs across entire country.
Plan includes eight priority areas to improve healthcare for women, as well as £750,000 for research.👇
https://t.co/iXPmt0W49F
A good insight into the seldom understood effects of #PMDD with @VerityWishart 🙏
PMDD is a very severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) which can have devastating effects for women. #PMDDAwareness#WomensHealth
https://t.co/kuNPF7wwTq
With women's health hubs being rolled out across England, Dame Lesley Regan implores NI to adopt the model following its success.
Easy access to the hubs is set to reduce waiting time and prevent women from becoming seriously ill.👇
https://t.co/Eh1430Kp3C
"The delay in my care has cost me some of my major organs."
Gynaecology waiting lists have doubled since 2020, leaving approx. 630,000 women waiting to be seen for issues like endometriosis. The price paid by women like Anna for such delays is harrowing.
https://t.co/avXQyvxeED
🎙️🤩 What can the workplace learn from the world of elite sports when it comes to women's health?
We asked @England_RL & @saints1890women captain Jodie Cunningham and winger @phoebe_hook 🏉 @WomensWorkWell#RugbyLeague
Listen on Spotify now: https://t.co/h9CrGBSEfJ
We're heading to the #BirminghamExpo on Thursday with @WomensWorkWell 🚗
Come and see Anne-Marie and Anna on Stand 36! 👋
They will be helping businesses access our FREE resources to support women's health in the workplace:
Access our library here: https://t.co/3L1I5lDK1e
Last week the 2nd UK Sports Gynaecology Conference explored the link between female athlete health and performance 🙌
Fascinated? Tune in tomorrow for our podcast with @saints1890women exploring how the workplace can learn from #WomensEliteSports.
https://t.co/s9V4Ibxdv0
We're excited to be exhibiting at the #BirminghamExpo on Thursday 14th November 2024 🎉
Come and see us on Stand 36! We will be helping businesses access our FREE resources to support women's health in the workplace.
See you there 👋 @B2BExpos#WorkplaceWellness
It's #FertilityAwarenessWeek and I love the theme: #FertilityinMind.
So important for employers to acknowledge the mental health challenges that often accompany infertility & complex fertility journeys in policies and provisions.
https://t.co/zl2JE8ThSU
Over 70,000 fertility treatment cycles occur annually in the UK - and many will coincide with work.
This #NationalFertilityWeek, check out our episode for SME's on 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 with @DrKrysWilkinson 👇
https://t.co/jhKUneu9JG
Music to our ears! Our recent Advocacy Programme graduate will be implementing a menstrual health strategy and policy in their workplace. 🙌
Think your workplace could benefit from women's health training? Register here. 👇
https://t.co/k87ZV3DjMo