28-05-2025
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."
