Students in Cardiff should be receiving essential period products from their schools to help them make it through the summer holidays - but a recent survey from a campaigner shows that 97% haven't received anything. Molly Fenton, who runs the Love Your Period campaign, sent out a survey to students and parents across Cardiff and has so far received more than 700 responses indicating that supplies haven't been received.
The products were distributed to schools by Cardiff Council as part of the Welsh Government-funded period dignity campaign, which includes a grant of more than £3.7m to ensure pupils have access to period products. The grant was increased this year by £450,000 due to the cost of living crisis.
Molly said: "Period poverty has such a serious effect on someone in every aspect of their life. There's a risk of infection due to poor hygiene but also a mental effect which can take a whole week out of someone's holiday.
