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Fund free period hygiene products via the NHS for all who need it

Submitted by Charlie Dyer on Tuesday 26th November 2024

Published on Tuesday 7th January 2025

Current status: Open

Open until: Monday 7th July 2025

Current Signatures: 24
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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2022 ~ Access ~ Basics ~ Create ~ Dignity ~ Equal ~ Essential ~ fund ~ Government ~ Individuals ~ month ~ NHS ~ People in the UK ~ Period poverty ~ period products ~ Poverty ~ Public Health ~ Scheme ~ Signed ~ society ~ The NHS ~ UK ~ Up

Petition Action

Fund free period hygiene products via the NHS for all who need it

Petition Details

We think the Government should fund an NHS scheme where individuals should be able to sign up to receive free essential period products each month, as we think access to basic period hygiene should be available to everyone who needs it.

Additional Information

We think it’s alarming that 2.8 million people in the UK cannot afford basic period products, with a 75% increase from 2022 highlighting the urgency. Period poverty affects health, dignity, and participation in daily life. We think a free pad and tampon scheme through the NHS would reduce financial strain and support equality. We think this initiative would improve menstrual health, align with public health goals, and create a more inclusive society.


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