Women's Health Report: Period Poverty

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.