Vicky Chapman AssocCIPD

"Sometimes people feel like they're forgotten about." That's TV spoke to Vicky Chapman from @EndoDundee about how they have seen an increase in women seeking support due to long waiting times for NHS treatment.

📢 Calling Northeast MSPs & MPs 📢 @EndometriosisUK are calling on UK politicians to get involved in Endometriosis Action Month this March. Some Endo Dundee reps are attending the Scotland event on 5th March between 5.30-7.30pm. It would be great to see some of you there. 1/

We can never really know what it’s like to walk in each other’s shoes. But, we can listen and show empathy Image: instagram.com/allontheboard

Given that studies show an alarming prevalence of mood disorders, #anxiety and #depression amongst those with #endometriosis – it’s certainly #TimetoTalk to warriors and their families. Learn more about #mentalhealth and #endo at pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10… @MindCharity

Today marks Endo Dundee's 7th birthday 💛 7 years ago today, I set up our FB Group not knowing what to expect. A huge thank you to anyone who has supported the group in some way 🙏 #Endometriosis #Endo #Volunteer #LocalSupport @EndometriosisUK

I just wanted to take the opportunity to say a huge Merry Christmas from myself & the dream team behind Endo Dundee 💛 I hope you are able to enjoy your celebrations whatever they entail & that they are as pain free as possible 🤞 Take care & do what you need to do, Vicky

Here are the most effective sentences to say during an appointment to help you feel you’re being taken seriously 🧵 I was honoured to be invited to @tessysbrunches Elevate HER, hosted by the incredible @tessyojo and @mabintyesho One of the key questions I was asked at the fireside chat was that many women struggle to advocate for themselves in medical settings, often dismissed or overlooked. How can women find and use their voice in these moments? This is something I covered in my book 📖 The Knowledge. Your guide to female health from Menstruation to the Menopause. 🔗linktr.ee/drnighatarif I hope this post helps - save for later 💕 : : 📸 a HUGE thank you to the amazing @PALAssociates2 for these candid pictures of me 👗 @aabcollection

Today is #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages and did you know we teach our clever dogs both audio and visual cues? 🐶🐾 Some deaf people don't use spoken language to communicate, so having the option to also use hand signals throughout their hearing dog partnership is essential.

#Endometriosis doesn't just affect personal life. Here are some of our ambassadors, Candice, Phoebe and Neroli, talking about their journeys through work and education. It isn't just work, it's a challenge, which is why we need to #TALKEndo - it can end careers.

Endometriosis deserves space in the healthcare system - and accountability. It's a chronic condition. Pts need consistent NHS follow-ups. Neglect leads to more pain, harder surgeries, and disrupts lives. What more needs to be said? #endometriosis @EndometriosisUK @NHSScotland

@EllaHenderson raising some vital awareness about Endometriosis and her own personal journey 💛🫶Thanks Ella for speaking up on this important issue #WomensHealthMatters

Really looking forward to this workshop we’re hosting on diagnosis in #endometriosis at the @UoE_EFI. Bringing together patients, clinicians and researchers to discuss current and future diagnosis in endometriosis. See you there! @exppect @EdinUni_IRR @ENDO1000project

Thank you @BBCRajiniV for sharing your lived experience of Endometriosis so honestly on radio 2 today with @theJeremyVine 💛 I hadn't heard of Endo until I was told of my suspected diagnosis at 28 & was subsequently diagnosed with Severe Endometriosis 💛 @ENDO1000project

Happy 4th birthday to our boy, Baxter 💙 #Labrador #LiveLifeToTheBax #BirthdayBoy

I do love where we live 🥰 #VisitAngus #EastCoastGirl

It's the last of my three-part series on the silence surrounding women’s healthcare. This time: what needs to change and how YOU can make a difference substack-proxy.glitch.me/articles/state…

@Endit_Mendit Whilst it's great to have a diagnosis but there's more to us than that diagnosis 💛

@ChickyC1988 It's so frustrating when this disease causes so many serious complications, and sufferers know this. Medical professionals need to be more aware. Also, as you say, not everything is due to endo either! 🩵

"I don't understand why she's in so much pain, it doesn't make sense" A dr said that about me in A&E. I overheard her telling a colleague. I remember her tone with clarity. Dismissive. Cold. Why is #endometriosis still not taken seriously? Why is our pain even questioned?

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