Scott Banks highlights some websites pharmacy staff can recommend in the area of women’s health…

Menopause Matters

This a website that seeks to provide information and discussion for those experiencing menopause. The website comprises of contributions made by UK based clinicians who are all experts in the field of menopause management. Treatments, general information and discussion articles can all be found on the website.

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/index.php

Wellbeing of Women

A website that has a whole host of information and research regarding women’s reproductive and gynaecological health. The website has a focus on pregnancy and birth, cancer and wellbeing. Articles and general information can all be found on these subjects to help women with the range of problems they may encounter in these areas.

https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk

WISH – A voice for women’s mental health

A charity established in 1987 wish helps women with mental health needs in prison, hospital and the community.  Wish provides a wide range of services and information on it’s website from consultancy to links to other websites and help.

 info@womenatwish.org.uk

Phone: 020 8980 3618.

https://www.womenatwish.org.uk/contact/

Marie Stopes

A website which includes information and articles relating to abortion and aftercare. It goes into depth about the choices of women and the physical and mental impact this can have. The NHS charity also provides counselling and contraception services.

https://www.mariestopes.org.uk

Confidential contact number: 0345 300 8090.