April 2025 Newsletter

This page provides information and links to local health and care services, and organisations that can support your health and wellbeing. It is designed to help you find the right service and understand the support available.

This document presents a focused evaluation of period poverty among young women in Luton, carried out by Healthwatch Luton through engagement with students at Luton Sixth Form College. The evaluation forms part of a broader exploration of women’s health needs and aims to shed light on how period poverty affects access to education, health equity, and personal dignity.
The evaluation identifies key barriers experienced by young women, including the affordability of menstrual products, stigma surrounding menstruation, and a lack of awareness about existing support services. It also highlights how these issues disproportionately affect students from underrepresented and economically
disadvantaged backgrounds.

Planning for Parenthood: A review of preconception Health needs in Luton.
This document presents a comprehensive evaluation of preconception health services available to women in Luton,
conducted by Healthwatch Luton in collaboration with Integrated Care Systems across Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.
The evaluation explores current service provisions, identifies key challenges faced by diverse and often underrepresented groups, and presents community-driven recommendations aimed at enhancing support structures and improving health outcomes for women, their babies, and families.