Endometriosis UK

Our team are grateful to be in attendance today University College Birmingham #SPARC2024 conference, where Endometriosis UK is an official charity sponsor. We have a stand where you can learn more about endometriosis and our work to support those with the disease and our team are delivering a session on Women’s Health in Sport and Exercise. Come and see us if you're around!

This Wednesday, 30th October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver Labour’s First Budget in nearly 15 years. Endometriosis UK hopes the Budget will not overlook the robust economic case for investing in menstrual healthcare. With a whopping £11bn a year being the estimated economic cost just for absenteeism due to severe period pain and heavy periods, alongside endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts, the economic argument is clear and changes must not be put off any longer. Find out more about what the Budget could mean for endometriosis care and what we hope to see at: https://lnkd.in/e9vvbK73

We want your feedback! If you've used our support services, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Please take a minute to fill out our short feedback survey. Your opinions are important to us and we want to hear how we can best support you. Take the survey at: https://lnkd.in/eDzXnnAC

Join our volunteer team! We’re pleased to share that dates for Volunteer induction days for 2024/25 are now live on our website! If you have lived experience of diagnosed or suspected endometriosis and you’d like to support others with the disease, we’d love to hear from you. Here’s what you need to know… Support Network volunteers offer 2-3 hours of their time each week to provide support and information, they help to connect people and raise awareness of endometriosis. In return volunteers can expect to receive good quality induction training and access to ongoing training and support. Volunteers can claim expenses they incur whilst volunteering for Endometriosis UK and can request a reference when they have been volunteering for 6 months or more. Interested? Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/e4rPqEa6

Come and join our team! We are looking for a pro-active and confident Communications Manager to join our team. If you want to play a key role in raising awareness of endometriosis with the media then this could be the role for you. For details on how to apply, go to our website: https://lnkd.in/gHkj47qa

Talking about Menstrual Health at work can be tough. Let's change that.⁠ ⁠ Join us for a Menstrual Health Information event in Birmingham on Wednesday 6th November, where we will provide employers with the necessary guidance and support to help employees with menstrual health conditions thrive and flourish at work, ensuring that they feel supported and understood.⁠ ⁠ Expert speakers will share their insights and experiences on creating supportive policies, educating employees about menstrual health, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.⁠ ⁠ You can find out more and register at: https://lnkd.in/eABcCbrF

Did you know that Endometriosis UK’s support groups, helpline, web chat and online forum on HealthUnlocked are all run by trained volunteers? This incredible bunch all have lived experience of endometriosis and give their time to support others with the disease. We truly couldn’t do what we do without our team of over 350 wonderful volunteers. A huge thank you to each and every one for their dedication to supporting others with endometriosis. You are amazing! For more information on our support services and how you can access them, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eCqS36En

THIS WEEK: The next two webinars in our Menstrual Health at Work series will take place this week on Wednesday and Thursday. This series is aimed at employers and workplace representatives looking to make their workplace more supportive for employees with menstrual health conditions. In these webinar sessions, you’ll learn more about the impact of menstrual health in the workplace and practical tips for creating a more supportive working environment. More information on these sessions and upcoming events for employers is available at: https://lnkd.in/eyNWHPvY

Take Action 📢 The Government has introduced a new Employment Rights Bill and we need your help to ensure it includes measures to support those with endometriosis. With one in six workers with endometriosis having to leave the workforce due to their condition, it’s vital that the Government steps in to help those with the disease thrive at work. Endometriosis costs the UK economy £8.2bn per year from loss of work and healthcare costs. This is an issue the Government and employers cannot afford to ignore. We want to see: ❗️Menopause action plans extended to cover all those impacted by menstrual health conditions like endometriosis. ❗️Legistlation to ensure workers with menstrual health conditions are treated fairly if they need short but intermittent time off work, as a result of their condition. Write to your MP today and urge them to support our recommendations to change the Employment Rights Bill so it supports those with menstrual health conditions at work. Our easy to use template, which uses your postcode to generate an email directly to your MP: https://lnkd.in/d4zSn8JQ You can choose to customise the email with your own experience if you wish. Image description: A red and yellow background with text that reads: Take Action: Ask your MP to improve Menstrual Health Support in the Workplace

18th October is recognised worldwide as 'World Menopause Day', a day to raise awareness of menopause and highlight support options. We have information on endometriosis and the menopause available on our website, including a webinar with Dr Haitham Hamoda, Consultant Gynaecologist and Dr Nitish Narvekar Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, discussing both chemical and natural menopause, the impact of the menopause on endometriosis, self management and medical pathways. Catch up here: https://lnkd.in/ex767sK6 Also available is 'Endometriosis and HRT'. In this session, Lucy Whitaker, Senior Clinical Research Fellow and Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist discusses surgical and medical menopause and the management of menopausal symptoms in patients with endometriosis. Watch at: https://lnkd.in/eZgDwYyb