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The POWER (Promoting improvement in Womens' health and Wellbeing Services for Women) Study in Coastal Communities in the UK)

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The POWER (Promoting improvement in Womens' health and Wellbeing Services for Women) Study in Coastal Communities in the UK

The POWER (Promoting improvement in Womens' health and Wellbeing Services for Women) Study in Coastal Communities in the UK. Women’s Health and Wellbeing Services in Coastal Communities in the UK.

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About the project

There are significant inequalities in access to services for healthcare and wellbeing for women compared to men, and also within different groups of women. Coastal communities have some of the worst health and wellbeing outcomes in the UK and have more in common with each other than with their nearest inland neighbours.

This study aims to address three important national and regional healthcare and research challenges: improving women's health and wellbeing services, improving healthcare in coastal communities, and destigmatising women-centred aspects of sexual health and sexual wellbeing. 

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How to get involved

Do you self-identify as a woman? Do you live in a coastal community in the UK? Can you help us with research exploring your views on women's health and wellbeing services for women living in coastal communities in the UK?

To express interest please send your name and contact details to:

Email: Kiersten.simmons@nhs.net (Or ask reception to email)
Twitter/X: @KJGSimmons
Phone: 01273-696-955 ext.63082 Or Text: 07955356974

WHAT? Survey, and Focus groups or personal interviews (you choose) 
WHO? Everybody who self-identifies as a woman who lives in a coastal community in the UK is invited to take part 
WHERE? Survey: electronic or paper. Focus group or interview: convenient local location or safe online forum 
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Involvement in research focused on improving NHS services and £25 high street voucher.