March is Endometriosis Action Month, and – alongside our friends at Endometriosis UK – we will be hosting two events that focus on the economic and human costs of living with the condition; as well as the impact on all aspects of life for those living with endometriosis, including physical and mental health, education and work, and relationships, The NHS Confederation Women’s Health Economics 2024 report estimates the economic cost of absenteeism due to severe period pain and heavy periods alongside endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts to be nearly £11 billion per annum.

The first event is kindly sponsored by Sioned Williams MS, and is a call to action exclusively for Senedd Members, Senedd and Welsh Government colleagues, as well as Members of UK Parliament representing Wales. This will take place at The Senedd on Tuesday 11 March – if you would like to write to your local or regional MS or local MP and ask them and / or their teams to attend, you can find our template letter (versions in English and Welsh) here: 

Senedd Endometriosis 2025 – Template Letter for FTWW Members (Eng)

Senedd Endometriosis 2025 – Template Letter for FTWW Members (Cymraeg)

 

The second event takes place online on Tuesday 25 March. It is open to all who wish to attend, and you can find out more and register here.