More information, resources and support about periods.
Period Proud Wales Action Plan
In February 2023 the Welsh Government outlined its approach to ensuring period dignity in Wales by publishing the Period Proud Wales Action Plan. The plan sets ambitions to eradicate period poverty and ensure period dignity for women, girls and people who have periods, by 2027.
Bloody Brilliant
Social Change UK created ‘Bloody Brilliant’ on behalf of NHS Wales and the Welsh Government to open up the conversation and provide information on period health, so generations of young people don't suffer in silence through fear of speaking out or lack of understanding around what's normal when it comes to periods.
If you do not have periods or want to understand and support someone who has
NHS Wales - Menstrual Health
This is the menstrual health signposting page by NHS Wales for further information and support groups.
‘Busting the myths – Period!’
An online learning resource to help teachers, and learners aged 11-16, to bust menstruation myths and taboos, look at the product choices available as well as the impacts of production and waste on our environment.
Although aimed primarily at secondary schools, the resources also include information about sustainable alternatives to single use period products and the impact these can have on the environment which may also be of use to community groups.
The Menstrual Health Project
Provides practical support for those suffering with menstrual health concerns and conditions, through education tools and resources.
Supporting someone who has a period
If you do not have periods and/or want to support someone who has the links below provides information and guidance. To end the stigma around periods we need the conversations to flow.
It's not just girls who need to learn about periods. The above link gives information for boys about the physical and psychological side of what’s going for girls during their period.