Women's Health Matters

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Instead you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Linked in.
Follow us on these platforms to see the rest of our #16DaysofAction campaign and other updates about WHM!

Day 6 of #16DaysOfAction: The mountain that wasn’t love.

Love bombing can make control look like care, and harm feel like love. Over time, it builds confusion, self-doubt, and guilt - powerful barriers that keep women trapped and afraid to reach out.

Day 5 of #16DaysOfAction: Every brick tells a story.
Not all abuse leaves bruises - sometimes it builds quiet walls of fear, control, isolation.
Leah began to see patterns: the ways abuse can silence, distance, confine. Those walls might look like “pulling away”, but Leah was not free to reach out.

Day 4 of #16DaysOfAction: Small changes, big differences.
“They looked at me like I was the problem.
No one asked what was really going on.”
Reaching out for help takes courage - but too often, the systems meant to protect women can make it harder to be heard.

Today on Day 3 of #16DaysOfAction we hear from Leah on the wieght of gendered epxectations.

Day 2 of #16DaysOfAction: The Myths That Stop Us Asking for Help:
Many survivors tell us that before they reach out for support, they’re held back by powerful barriers - shame, fear, self-blame, and the belief that what they experienced “wasn’t serious enough".

Today is Day 1 of #16DaysOfAction - a global moment to come together against gender-based violence and to stand beside every woman who deserves safety, dignity, and peace.
Our campaign was created with women from our Breathe Free project and third-year Visual Communications students at @leedsartsuni

Free Confidential Sexual Health Drop In!👩⚕️
Friday 28th November 11am - 3pm at Leeds Kirkgate Market

Cuppa & Connect, come along for a friendly cuppa, chat and some relaxed activities. ☕💬💕

We have a new project! DigitALL Women 👩💻💜
This project aims to empower women to use technology safely, confidently and independently!

www.womenshelathmatters.org.uk/contact-us

Baby Week Leeds begins this Friday!🍼💜🤗
This years Baby Week Leeds celebrates it's 10th Birthday.🎂

This year the theme is Healthy Parent, Healthy Baby. It focusses on low/no-cost events, activities, wellbeing and health talks all over Leeds, aiming to reduce barriers and inequality.

Anti-Bullying week is the 10th-14th November.
Tomorrow, let's all wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us unique!

Join WHM's free Creative Wellbeing Group for women aged 16-25. It's a safe, supportive environment for women to come together, unwind, get creative, learn new skills and nurture your wellbeing 💛🎨⭐
Spaces are open now!
Make a referral www.womenshealthmatters.org.uk/contact-us

"I feel supported and able to reach out for advice and support in a way I haven't before with other services." - From our Annual Client Snapshot Survey 2025

Our Naya Rhythm Project has finished. This was a group for women seeking asylum and refugees that aimed to improve fitness through Indian dance! ✨🎶

This project has been great! We want to thank facilitator Minoti Parikh, the National Lottery and Sport England for making this project a success!

Our new Blog is live! Meet Our New Trustees!
Follow this link to read www.womenshealthmatters.org.uk/bitsandblogs

It is Trustees' Week 2025!
Here are Women's Health Matters our trustees are invaluable.
They bring a wealth of professional and personal experiences to their voluntary role. We would not be here today without them.
A big THANK YOU to all of our trustees for their commitment, guidance, and expertise

With National Stress Awareness Day approaching, this weekend is a great opportunity to think about the effects of stress, physically and mentally and how we can manage feelings of stress. 💜

As of yesterday, the morning-after pill is now free on the NHS from high-street pharmacies across England. 👩⚕️

To find out more 👉 www.england.nhs.uk/2025/10/free...

Have your child's car seat checked for free!
Tuesday 28th October, 10am-3pm at Tesco Extra Car Park, LS14 6JD
Friday 31st October, 10am-3pm at Sainsbury's Car Park, LS17 5NY

"After a storm comes a rainbow"🌈
"WHM is always there for us"🤗
"Love is Power"💜

From @womenfriendlyleeds:
"As the clocks go back, we’re stepping forward to demand a safer, fairer West Yorkshire for everyone!

Join us at Reclaim the Night – Sunday 26th October – 5:30pm outside Leeds Art Gallery. Speakers from 5:30pm, march at 6pm.

Open to everyone!"

Did you know there is a pill that can project you from HIV?
It is called HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP.

To find out more visit 👉https://leedssexualhealth.com/prep-and-pep/

Today is World Menopause Day!💜

This is an opportunity to shine the spotlight on the challenges facing women during the menopause transition and highlight improvements in research, education and support.📖

This years theme is Lifestyle Medicine, exploring how our lifestyles can affect menopause.

Read our latest blog!✨
This blog is all about our annual Celebration Event last week!💜

Read here👉 www.womenshealthmatters.org.uk/bitsandblogs

Last week, we had a wonderful day at our annual WHM Celebration Event✨📅

We wanted to share a few lovely photos from the day. ❤️💜💙💚

11-18th October is National Hate Crime Awareness Week. 📢

Here at Women's Health Matters, we stand united against all forms of hate. Together we can confront hatred and build a world where everyone is treated with dignity and kindness.🤝💚

#HCAW #LeedsCommunity

Today is World Mental Health Day🌎💙
For more information visit 👉 www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Remember, help is available:
In an emergency always call 999
Samaritans offer free 24/7 support for anyone in crisis, call 116 123

9th - 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week💙
This is a time for remembrance, raising awareness, and driving change
To find out more 👉 babyloss-awareness.org
#BabyLossAwarenessWeek #BLAW

It is Dyslexia Awareness Week. ✨
This years theme is Raising the Volume.📢
This week is an opportunity to raise awareness of dyslexia and to challenge common misconceptions.
Find out more 👉 www.bdadyslexia.org.uk