We believe no student should miss out on their education because they can't afford period products. We're running a dedicated campaign and have now launched our subscription service.
Thanks to funding support from the JD Foundation and The National Lottery, sign-ups for the 2024/25 academic year are now open! We have 500 spaces available, but if the list gets full you'll be added to a wait list.
Sign-ups are now closed as our subscription list and waitlist have reached capacity.
Once you've signed up, you'll be sent information about when, where, and how to collect your free products. In your subscription, you'll receive 20 products for each month and will be given up to 3-4 months of products at a time. We'll send you reminder emails before each set of collection dates so you don't miss out. Failure to collect (unless you tell us in advance) will lead to your removal from the scheme so products can be re-allocated to another student in need.
What is Period Poverty?
Period poverty refers to the inability to afford or access menstrual products due to financial constraints. This can lead to significant challenges for individuals, including:
- Hygiene issues: Lack of access to sanitary products can lead to hygiene problems, infections, and discomfort.
- Educational disruptions: Girls may miss school or be unable to participate fully in activities due to their periods.
- Social isolation: The stigma associated with menstruation can lead to social isolation and discrimination.
- Health risks: Unsanitary practices during menstruation can increase the risk of health problems, such as reproductive tract infections.
These issues highlight the significant impact of period poverty on young people and the urgent need for solutions to ensure those who need menstrual products have reliable access to them.
By educating students about the challenges faced by those who menstruate and promoting open discussions about periods, we can help create a more inclusive and informed student community.
There are several locations across campus, where students can also access free period products:
- Hallam Help Point on Owen level 5
- Porter Brook Medical Centre
- Hallam Help Point in Adsetts Library
- Hallam Help Point at Heart of the Campus
- Hallam Help Point at Collegiate Library
- The Student's Union
- Pearson's Building Gym (Reception)
- Medical Centre (Surrey level 1)
Our mission
As an end goal, we want to see the University providing free period products in campus bathrooms to all who require the use of them, facilitating a more inclusive learning experience for all students.