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(She/they) Taught Stephen Hawking the rules of roller derby. Writer. Queer. Disabled and chronically ill. Star Wars obsessed. I am a cat AND dog person. Liverpool fan. Views and brain fog my own. π³οΈβπβΏπ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
An illustrated collage of diverse women on a faint floral background. Text reads 8 March Happy International Women's Day, and features the FTWW logo at the bottom
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! π
Weβre sharing two key resources: FTWWβs manifesto on #WomensHealth in Wales, and the #WomensHealthWales Coalitionβs new manifesto...
#GiveToGain #IWD2026
Huge thanks to all involved with the #WomensHealthWales Coalition and their work on the manifesto β€οΈ
Graphic with a cream background and bold black text reading βDonβt miss a thing!β Underneath is a green button that says βSign up to our newsletter.β Below, an illustration of a laptop displays the FTWW website homepage, showing a newsletter signup box over a faint Welsh dragon background. The bottom of the graphic features an angled block of rustβred colour.
FTWW is a tiny but mighty charity with just 4 staff. Want to stay updated on our work in womenβs health across Wales?
Catch our latest newsletter and sign up for future editions: mailchi.mp/a708fc03acd9...
Please share!
#WelshCharitiesWeek #WythnosElusennauCymru
Liz, a white woman with long light-brown hair is standing indoors against a dark tiled wall, wearing a patterned top, a black jacket, and a lanyard with an orange 'Cymraeg' speech bubble on it. In the top-right corner is the FTWW logo. Text on the lower left of the image reads: βLiz Hinchlyβ and βFTWW Chair.β
We are delighted to share that Liz Hinchly is now our Chair, having been Joint Vice-Chair alongside Karen Lo, since June 2024. Former Acting Chair, Willow Holloway, now joins Karen as Joint Vice-Chair.
#WelshCharitiesWeek
Huge news for #WomensHealth in #Wales!
In case you missed it, last month saw the official launch of the #WomensHealthResearch Wales Centre. We were delighted to attend - our Founder, Debbie, spoke of the importance of #Coproduction.
Find out more: healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/n...
Couldn't agree more β€οΈ and thank you to you, Rob, and all involved with advocacy for severe and very severe #pwME in Wales, especially with the recent Senedd motion! It has made a positive difference for so many people π
Jan and the @wamesmecfs.bsky.social team are amazing and do so much for #PwME across #Wales π
Thank you so much! π₯°
We're delighted to have been able to contribute to the coproduction of this vital manifesto to advance the rights of disabled people here in Wales. Please do check it out π
#DWManifesto
Graphic promoting an online webinar titled βManaging Uncertainty.β The text reads: βDr Robyn Jackowich is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Cardiff University, with a background in clinical and health psychology, with a particular focus on menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, and sexual wellbeing.β Event details: βOnline via Teams, November 20th, 7pm.β Design elements include green abstract squiggles and the FTWW logo at the bottom, which shows three stylized figures holding hands above green grass roots, next to the bold letters βFTWW.β On the left side is a circular photo of Robyn, a white woman who is wearing a light-colored collared shirt under a beige sweater, with her hair in a ponytail.
Join us for Managing Uncertainty, a free webinar with Dr Robyn Jackowich. Explore strategies for coping with female health issues and the uncertainty they can bring.
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20 Nov, 7pm | Online via Teams
Become a member to access - please answer all joining questions: www.facebook.com/groups/ftww....
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
This is a graphic advertising a protest. The top half of the image is a picture of the Welsh Government building (the Senedd) with a blue tint, and the bottom half is a ripped paper effect. Text on the top half, in big letters, says: βProtest (Senedd Disability Lobby)β. On the bottom half, text says: βWe will be handing in 30 pages of signatures. No disability cuts! Disabled people want to run our own, independent, PIP review.β In bold, it says βWeβre asking the Welsh Government to do its part. Tuesday 14th October 2025.β Next to a red map pin, it says: βCardiff, outside the Senedd, 4pm to 4:15pmβ. To the right is the Disabled People Against Cuts Cymru logo, which is a red, pink, blue, green wheel being held by four hands of different skin tones. At the center of the logo is an upside-down black triangle bearing the letters D P A C and the word Cymru.
Senedd Disability Lobby!
DPAC Cymru will be handing in 30 pages of signatures to tell the Welsh Government that we want an independent PIP review.
Tell your MS to be there with our template letter: bit.ly/senedd-disab...
#DPAC #Wales #WelfareNotWarfare #DisabilityRebellion
This is a graphic advertising a protest. The top half of the image is a picture of the Welsh Government building (the Senedd) with a blue tint, and the bottom half is a ripped paper effect. The text is in Welsh. Due to technical limitations, mixed-language content cannot properly be provided in Alt text, so we cannot provide a full translation here. To the bottom right is the Disabled People Against Cuts Cymru logo, which is a red, pink, blue, green wheel being held by four hands of different skin tones. At the center of the logo is an upside-down black triangle bearing the letters D P A C and the word Cymru.
Lobi Anabledd Y Senedd!
Byddwn yn cyflwyno 30 tudalen o lofnodion i ddweud bod pobl anabl eisiau cynnal adolygiad PIP annibynnol ein hunain. Rydym yn gofyn i Lywodraeth Cymru wneud ei rhan.
Gwahoddwch eich MS gydag ein llythyr templed: bit.ly/senedd-disability-lobby
#DPAC #WelfareNotWarfare π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
Adenomyosis can have a huge impact on pregnancy, yet remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood.
FTWW member Lana shared her story with BBC Wales, and we added our voice to the conversation.
Read the full article here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Adenomyosis #WomensHealth #FTWW #BBCWales
A green background frames a white notepad-style paper in the center. At the top, there's a photo of a pink IUD next to Scrabble tiles spelling "IUD." Below, bold text asks: "Has IUD pain relief improved since 2021?" with a red button that reads "TAKE THE SURVEY." At the bottom is the FTWW logo. Dried flowers and two sparkles decorate the left side of the image.
Has #IUD #PainRelief improved since 2021? FTWW Champion, Lucy, is gathering real-life experiences - if youβve experienced this, please take the survey & share!
π www.surveymonkey.com/r/HXPJ8DR
Looking for info & support? Check out our website
π ftww.org.uk/health-issue...
#ReproductiveHealth
A notice graphic with a red tinted photograph of Stephen Timms as the background. Title text to the left of him reads: "We want an independent PIP review" with emphasis on the independent. A divider then separates the next header text that reads: "Nothing about us, without us!", followed by another divider. Body text then reads: "Please sign and share our open letter!" with an arrow pointing to a link: "bit.ly/independent-pip-review". The DPAC Cymru logo sits at the bottom of the screen.
DPAC Cymru is calling for the UK governmentβs PIP review to be led by disabled people, not politicians.
π£ The UK Government has broken promises - and our trust. Itβs time for real accountability.
βοΈ Add your name: bit.ly/independent-pip-review
If you live with a disabling #MenstrualHealth condition, are you aware of your rights? In the UK, the Equality Act 2010 should have us covered, but it's often poorly understood and implemented (which is why the menstrual leave petition is so important!)
Check out our blog + radio interview π
Severe ME Awareness Week Remembering those we have lost, and sharing glimmers of hope for the future...
Living with Severe ME About 25% of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) patients will be severely disabled. They might be: housebound and bedbound 24/7 Unable to sit up in bed much or at all Unable to tolerate light or sounds, and have to stay in dark rooms with eye masks and ear protection In need of 24 hour care Unable to eat or drink, and need to be tube-fed
Louise's story: βI am bedridden in a dark room for weeks on end. It's not something one can easily describe, but I do appreciate when people try to understand. Remember that ME is not tiredness - nothing can portray the complete annihilation of energy we experience and the effect that has on daily life. Last week I was physically struggling to swallow food. Many struggle with basic tasks like brushing teeth. I can't engage in my usual hobbies. But, there is always hope, and simple understanding and accommodations can make all the difference in the world.β Next to the story is a photo of Louise, a white person with shaved hair, smiling gently to the camera.
Speaking of hope, Decode MEβs Initial DNA study results have been published. Intial findings show: Your genes contribute to your chances of developing ME/CFS. People with an ME/CFS diagnosis have significant genetic differences in their DNA compared to the general population.
Today is #SevereMEDay, where we remember those we have died from severe ME and to advocate for better understanding, research, and support for those living with this debilitating condition.
Our thoughts are with them, and their loved ones left behind.
Mine is too and yes it can β€οΈ
I attached a Ffora kit to the bar holding up the arm rest on mine, if that would work?
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Channel 4 News β full segment on DecodeME results (9 mins) β the worldβs largest genetic study of #MECFS β identifies eight genetic differences. Includes interviews with Prof Chris Ponting, a patient participant, Sonia Chowdhury, and MP Tessa Munt.
youtu.be/c5i_K3QEbCI?...
Come and work with me!
Wrote this blog as part of my day job β€οΈ
RCGP Cymru Wales survey poster with a QR code, healthcare images, and the text 'Have your say!' encouraging feedback on GP access.
π£οΈ Have your say!
#RCGPCymruWales wants to hear from you about your experiences accessing your GP.
π¬ Share your views and help shape future services.
π₯ You can also express interest in joining the RCGP #Cymru #Wales Patient Forum!
π Take the survey here: forms.office.com/e/EdvU50bgkC
#PrimaryCare
A vibrant announcement with a watercolor background invites individuals to share their experiences with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause. It asks if they have stopped, considered stopping, or decided to continue HRT, and encourages participation in shaping healthcare research in Wales. The deadline to respond is August 18th. Logos of Cardiff University and FTWW appear in the bottom left corner, with an illustration of three people on the right.
We have another opportunity to help shape research on decision making about stopping #HRT, by completing this very short survey:
cardiffunipsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Please feel free to share with anyone you know who may be interested. Diolch!
#Menopause
A green and white graphic from FTWW featuring a stylized logo of three figures holding a scale over a campfire. The bold text reads "STATEMENT: Welfare Bill Concessions." A black-and-white halftone megaphone with red sound lines is on the left. A large QR code is centered on the right side, and the website "ftww.org.uk" appears at the bottom in a rectangular banner.
#WelfareBill Concessions β FTWW Statement - Please Share!
As a member org. of @disabilitywales.bsky.social, FTWW supports their statement. You can find our full statement on our website - as well as a link to a template letter to MPs from @dpac-cymru.bsky.social - here: ftww.org.uk/2025/06/27/w...
Graphic depicting bold text saying: "Download Your MP's Window Poster!" with "Your MP" written in red. A black arrow points to a QR code leading to: Bit.Ly/DPAC-Cymru-Window
Protest Graphic depicting bold text saying: "Defeat The Labour Disability Cuts Bill" with "Labour" written in red. A black line divides the next section. There is then a DPAC Cymru logo to the left, and more bold text saying "Vote No, to show that you care". The word "care" is underlined in red, and the word "no" is written in red. At the bottom there is text saying "Download your window poster at Bit.Ly/DPAC-Cymru-Window".
Download your MP's window poster at Bit.Ly/DPAC-Cymru-Window to show solidarity against Labour's disability benefit cuts bill. π£
Currently, MPs for South Wales have pre-made posters. If you are from another area, blank templates are available.
#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP
Adam Buxton smiles for a photo at the Hay Festival book signing with Dan and Dee. Dee looks very excited indeed!
How bloody lush is it to hear #AdamAndJoe back on the radio today?! Loving it. I met Adam at Hay Festival last month and he was absolutely wonderful and lovely π₯°β€οΈ
Sioned Williams MS holding a sign with protesters at the Disabled People Against the Cuts protest
Sioned Williams MS speaking at the Disabled People Against the Cuts protest
A sign which reads Taking the PIP! at the Disabled People Against the Cuts protest
A protester speaking at the Disabled People Against the Cuts protest
I was proud to speak on behalf of Plaid Cymru at the DPAC protest in Cardiff today against the Labour Westminster Governmentβs appalling welfare cuts.
Absolutely unacceptable that the DWP cancelled the only in-person consultation in Wales on these plans which will push 1000s in Wales into poverty.
Diolch yn fawr Caerdydd!
A huge thank you to everyone who turned up today to speak out against the SHAM disability cuts consultation event.
We will not rest until a fair, accessible consultation on the benefit cuts is held in Wales!
#NoVoteWithoutWales #WelfareNotWarfare
