Expectancy NHS & Independent Midwives event in London 11th July 2026 That's me at the back top of stairs. :) A big thank you to Denise Tiran the innovative pioneering founder of Expectancy for inviting me. A fantastic day, i met so many wonderful midwives that came from all over UK I gave a talk on birth trauma and womens maternal stress. Both subjects are not inculded in NHS training and they certainly need to be taught as basic training. Because women and newborns dese

How Many Maternity Reviews Do We Need Before Women Are Finally Heard? The publication of Donna Ockenden's latest review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is both horrific, devastating and deeply familiar. It reveals what thousands of families have experienced, from failure of leaders and government from maternity scandals: avoidable deaths and injuries, women whose concerns were dismissed, toxic workplace cultures, failures in leadership, an

England’s Women’s Health Strategy — A Long Overdue Shift At last, there is a clear and public acknowledgement of what women have known for decades: the healthcare system has too often failed them. Health Secretary Wes Streeting openly recognised that women have been dismissed, unheard and in many cases, gaslit—where pain is minimised, symptoms are questioned and lived experience is too easily overlooked. For many women, this is not new. It is the reality of navigating condi

Endometriosis Awareness Month reminds us that women’s pain shouldn’t ever be dismissed. Many girls grow up believing severe period pain is normal. For 1 in 10 women living with endometriosis, it isn’t. March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, highlighting a condition that affects millions of women worldwide. Despite this, diagnosis still takes an average of 7–8 years in the UK, leaving many women navigating pain, fatigue, digestive disruption and fertility challenges with

To stand alongside so many passionate advocates reinforces why Menoproofing through the decades matters. Menopause does not begin at midlife it’s influenced by our teens, 20s, 30s, and 40s. Education, awareness, and early action change outcomes. Thank you to everyone working tirelessly to raise standards, break taboos and ensure women are better supported, in healthcare, workplaces, families and communities. This is not just awareness, it’s a futureproofing women’s lives !

I’m truly honoured to be shortlisted for the Celebrating Women Pioneers Menopause Awards (6 February). For over 25 years, women’s health has been my life’s work supporting women from menstrual health and fertility challenges through to maternity, menopause, and beyond. This journey has shaped my commitment to Menoproofing through the decades , empowering women with knowledge, testing, self-care, and practical solutions long before menopause arrives. In 2020, I founded Joy