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North Wales Chronicle
28-05-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Free period products available in public spaces in Wales
This initiative is part of the Welsh Government's £3.2 million Period Dignity fund. The funding aims to provide essential period products to all who need them, in a bid to eradicate period poverty by 2027. These products are now freely available not only in every school and college in Wales but also in hundreds of public venues, including libraries, leisure centres, food banks, sports clubs, and youth hubs. The Welsh Government is determined that no one should miss education, work, or social activities because they cannot afford or access period products. Flintshire has been particularly successful with its 'Reusable Period Product Parties', which provide free reusable period cup kits, pad kits, and period pants. These events also create spaces for open conversations about menstrual health. The Community Sports Development Team in Flintshire has also included period products in first aid kits during outdoor activities and events. Councillor Mared Eastwood, Flintshire Council's cabinet member for education, Welsh language, culture, and leisure, said: "Holding Reusable Period Product Parties across libraries and leisure centres has helped to raise awareness and educate the community on reusable products, including a more sustainable alternative to disposable options. "Over 500 free reusable period pad kits, period pants kits, and period cup kits have been distributed through these events with many period positive conversations." The Welsh Government's cabinet secretary for social justice, Jane Hutt, said: "Period products are essential items and should be freely available to everyone who needs them. "Flintshire's approach to offering reusable products in public spaces while encouraging open conversations about periods is helping break down stigma." The minister for mental health and wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, said: "Menstrual health is one of the eight priority areas in our Women's Health Plan. "We are striving for period equity for all women and girls with access to products, facilities, and healthcare to manage their period and menstrual health. "By making free period products widely available across Wales, we're not just addressing period poverty – we're empowering women to participate fully in life without barriers."
Rhyl Journal
28-05-2025
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
Free period products available in public spaces in Wales
This initiative is part of the Welsh Government's £3.2 million Period Dignity fund. The funding aims to provide essential period products to all who need them, in a bid to eradicate period poverty by 2027. These products are now freely available not only in every school and college in Wales but also in hundreds of public venues, including libraries, leisure centres, food banks, sports clubs, and youth hubs. The Welsh Government is determined that no one should miss education, work, or social activities because they cannot afford or access period products. Flintshire has been particularly successful with its 'Reusable Period Product Parties', which provide free reusable period cup kits, pad kits, and period pants. These events also create spaces for open conversations about menstrual health. The Community Sports Development Team in Flintshire has also included period products in first aid kits during outdoor activities and events. Councillor Mared Eastwood, Flintshire Council's cabinet member for education, Welsh language, culture, and leisure, said: "Holding Reusable Period Product Parties across libraries and leisure centres has helped to raise awareness and educate the community on reusable products, including a more sustainable alternative to disposable options. "Over 500 free reusable period pad kits, period pants kits, and period cup kits have been distributed through these events with many period positive conversations." The Welsh Government's cabinet secretary for social justice, Jane Hutt, said: "Period products are essential items and should be freely available to everyone who needs them. "Flintshire's approach to offering reusable products in public spaces while encouraging open conversations about periods is helping break down stigma." The minister for mental health and wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, said: "Menstrual health is one of the eight priority areas in our Women's Health Plan. "We are striving for period equity for all women and girls with access to products, facilities, and healthcare to manage their period and menstrual health. "By making free period products widely available across Wales, we're not just addressing period poverty – we're empowering women to participate fully in life without barriers."
Leader Live
28-05-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Free period products available in public spaces in Wales
This initiative is part of the Welsh Government's £3.2 million Period Dignity fund. The funding aims to provide essential period products to all who need them, in a bid to eradicate period poverty by 2027. These products are now freely available not only in every school and college in Wales but also in hundreds of public venues, including libraries, leisure centres, food banks, sports clubs, and youth hubs. The Welsh Government is determined that no one should miss education, work, or social activities because they cannot afford or access period products. Flintshire has been particularly successful with its 'Reusable Period Product Parties', which provide free reusable period cup kits, pad kits, and period pants. These events also create spaces for open conversations about menstrual health. The Community Sports Development Team in Flintshire has also included period products in first aid kits during outdoor activities and events. Councillor Mared Eastwood, Flintshire Council's cabinet member for education, Welsh language, culture, and leisure, said: "Holding Reusable Period Product Parties across libraries and leisure centres has helped to raise awareness and educate the community on reusable products, including a more sustainable alternative to disposable options. "Over 500 free reusable period pad kits, period pants kits, and period cup kits have been distributed through these events with many period positive conversations." READ MORE: Optician Dawn set sights on half marathon charity fundraiser The Welsh Government's cabinet secretary for social justice, Jane Hutt, said: "Period products are essential items and should be freely available to everyone who needs them. "Flintshire's approach to offering reusable products in public spaces while encouraging open conversations about periods is helping break down stigma." The minister for mental health and wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, said: "Menstrual health is one of the eight priority areas in our Women's Health Plan. "We are striving for period equity for all women and girls with access to products, facilities, and healthcare to manage their period and menstrual health. "By making free period products widely available across Wales, we're not just addressing period poverty – we're empowering women to participate fully in life without barriers."
South Wales Argus
28-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Free period products available in public places in Wales
The products are available as part of the Welsh Government's £3.2m Period Dignity fund. The initiative is not only providing essential period products in every school and college across Wales, but it has also extended its services to more than 100 public venues including libraries, leisure centres, food banks, sports clubs, and youth hubs. Through this initiative, the Welsh Government aims to completely eradicate period poverty by 2027 and is determined that no one should miss education, work, or social activities due to lack of access to period products. Flintshire's 'Reusable Period Product Parties' have been noted as a success. The events provide free access to reusable items such as cups, pads, and period pants. Councillor Mared Eastwood, Flintshire Council's cabinet member for education, Welsh language, culture, and leisure, said: "Holding Reusable Period Product Parties across libraries and leisure centres has helped to raise awareness and educate the community on reusable products. "Switching to reusable products can support individuals in reducing their environmental impact." The Welsh Government's cabinet secretary for social justice, Jane Hutt, also expressed her enthusiasm for the programme. She said: "Period products are essential items and should be freely available to everyone who needs them. "Flintshire's approach to offering reusable products in public spaces while encouraging open conversations about periods is helping break down stigma. "I'm especially pleased to see period products becoming available during sporting activities, removing yet another barrier to participation."
Leader Live
01-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Future pupils leave their mark on Flintshire school
Ysgol Gymraeg Croes Atti's new school is currently being built as part of a £15.9 million project. The project, which is backed by £11.2 million from the Welsh Government, will see the school move from its current site in Flint to a new site less than a mile away. The new site will be Flintshire's first new Welsh-medium primary school, accommodating up to 240 full-time pupils, with a standalone facility for early years childcare, community events, and a Welsh immersion programme. The building will also be Flintshire's second net-zero carbon primary school. The school is being constructed from structural insulated panels (SIPs), and contractors Read Construction recently arranged for a SIP to be transported to the current school site so all pupils and staff could sign it. The SIP was then returned to the new site for an official signing event, attended by a group of pupils, Read's site team, representatives from the Welsh Government, cabinet member for education, councillor Mared Eastwood, council leader Dave Hughes, and chief officer for education and youth Claire Homard. READ MORE: Plans submitted to revamp and extend Wrexham primary school facilities Councillor Eastwood said: "This is about more than just a new building - it is about creating a place that belongs to each and every pupil and member of staff. "It was such a special day seeing the children leaving their own personal mark on their school. "It is a fantastic way to involve the students and hopefully they will always remember how they quite literally helped shape their future school." Read Construction engagement manager, Kasia Williamson, added: "It's a real privilege to be part of such a fantastic project that not only prioritises sustainability but is also being built through strong collaboration with the school and wider community. "It was great to see both staff and students excited to witness the progress of their new school, and we look forward to handing over the project for the community to enjoy for years to come." Construction began last summer and is due to be completed in autumn 2025.
