
We urge the Government to introduce statutory paid menstrual leave of up to 3 days per month for people with fibroids and PCOS, similar to Portugal’s model. We believe leave should come with strong workplace protections, be confidential and require a single annual medical certificate.
Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary
Introduce a statutory duty to acknowledge and support menstrual health.
Require employers have monthly menstrual 1-3 day leave policy
Fund hair removal on the NHS for women with PCOS / hirsutism
Fund improvement to PCOS, Endometriosis, and Fertility Health care and treatment
Introduce statutory paid leave for 1 parent if child too ill for school/nursery
We urge the Government to introduce statutory paid menstrual leave of up to 3 days per month for people with fibroids and PCOS, similar to Portugal’s model. We believe leave should come with strong workplace protections, be confidential and require a single annual medical certificate.
Introduce a statutory duty to acknowledge and support menstrual health.
Require employers have monthly menstrual 1-3 day leave policy
Fund hair removal on the NHS for women with PCOS / hirsutism
Fund improvement to PCOS, Endometriosis, and Fertility Health care and treatment
Introduce statutory paid leave for 1 parent if child too ill for school/nursery