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From Monday 20 January, schools and colleges across the country will be able to order a range of period products from supplier Personnel Hygiene Services Group , making period products readily available for all young people when they need them.
Speaking about the groundbreaking scheme, Children and Families Minister, Michelle Donelan, said: “Periods are a normal part of everyday life and we do not want young people missing out on lessons because of them. “We know that it is not easy for everyone to access period products where and when they need them. This scheme will deal with those problems so young people can go about their daily lives without getting caught out if they have come on their period unexpectedly, forgotten to bring products with them or if they can’t afford the products they need.
The scheme also comes just months before health education becomes a compulsory for all state funded primary and secondary schools, under new guidance on relationships, sex and health education from September 2020 – to ensure all young people learn about living healthy lives, including menstrual wellbeing.
The Government also introduced the £15 million annual Tampon Tax Fund to support women’s charities – and made a commitment to end period poverty globally by 2030.
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