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Contraception restrictions ‘affect 3.9 million women in England’
A new report has found that 3.9 million women in England live in areas with some form of restriction on access to contraception, either due to age or place of residency. The UK’s Advisory Group on...
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UK government to protect against pregnancy discrimination
Margot James, under secretary at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, has promised the UK government will launch a consultation on how to prevent women losing their jobs after...
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Italy could be offering 'period leave'
Italy could be the first Western country to provide 'period leave' for women who suffer from painful periods. A draft law is currently being discussed by Italy's parliament that would mean employers...
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Scotland urged to make sanitary products free
A member of the Scottish Parliament is urging ministers to make sanitary products free for women who need them. Monica Lennon, Labour spokesperson for inequalities, has said that access to these items...
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RCOG lends support to decriminalisation of abortion
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has voted in favour of supporting the removal of criminal sanctions associated with abortion in the UK. Announcing its decision, the RCOG...
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NHS professionals instructed to ask patients about sexuality
The NHS is to recommend health professionals ask patients aged 16 and over what their sexual orientation is, under new guidelines.NHS England has said the measure is designed to ensure that "no patent...
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New Zealand bans vaginal mesh
New Zealand has become the first major country to effectively ban vaginal mesh implants, after safety concerns were raised about the surgery. The Ministry of Health announced that it had written to...
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UK government to investigate how many women suffered vaginal mesh complications
The UK government has agreed to carry out a review into how many women in England suffered complications resulting from a vaginal mesh implant. It comes as many women have reported pain from the...
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Employers criticised over attitudes to pregnant staff
Employers have been accused of "living in the dark ages" after a survey by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission found 59 per cent of them believe women should disclose at interview if they are...
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Calls for suspension of transvaginal mesh while audit is undertaken
Calls are being made for the use of transvaginal mesh to be suspended while a full audit of the complications that have been reported is conducted.Health consumer groups have asked for controversial...
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