NHS patients in England to be offered free tampons Women and girls in hospital who need sanitary protection will be offered free tampons and other products from this summer, NHS England has said.
It follows a British Medical Association campaign pointing out many hospitals supply razors and shaving foam to men, but no sanitary products.
NHS England said it was "absolutely right" that women had access to daily essentials while in hospital. BBC News
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It follows a British Medical Association campaign pointing out many hospitals supply razors and shaving foam to men, but no sanitary products.
NHS England said it was "absolutely right" that women had access to daily essentials while in hospital. BBC News
See also:
- Hospitals will supply free tampons and sanitary towels to inpatients, following doctors' campaign The Daily Telegraph
- Campaigners welcome free tampons for hospital patients The Guardian
- NHS hospitals told to provide free tampons in victory for period poverty campaigners The Independent
- Government launches bid to end period poverty worldwide by 2030 The Independent
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