Working long shifts, surgeries and the sheer size of most hospitals makes it difficult for the essential staff of the NHS to access period products when they need them. We work collaboratively with a range of hospitals, clinics and other healthcare units across the UK to promote period equality, period product access and period education.
Having free products available for quick access when staff are caught short or provision of Hey Girls reusable products that can be worn for up to 12 hours means they can focus on giving patients the attention they need.
Our aim is to eventually provide products in all washrooms, meaning patients, visitors and staff can access products as they need them, making what could already be a sensitive time for some, a lot less stressful.
We’ve seen a huge sense of community among NHS staff, having initially been approached by two nurses in Scotland asking for support. Just over 1 year later, we now work with almost 30 NHS trusts and have big plans on how else we can support staff and patients.
