27th Nov 2024
Scottish Human Rights Commission publish their damning report on human rights in the Highlands and Islands, particularly concerned about Sexual and Reproductive services in Caithness and Sutherland
The Good
There's access to safe water
There's access to essential prescription drugs
The hospital has equipment
The Bang Average
School curriculum for sex ed needs improving
Sexual violation care need improving
Decision makers need to improve involvement of communities in planning
Access to GP's could be improved
The Breaches
Access to food and shelter not good enough
Reproductive services not accessible enough
Access to healthcare has consistently reduced over the last few years
There have been no attempts to reverse health centralisation
Health services are not at safe reach for all
There are critically inadequate services across Highland
The adequacy of funding for reproductive services remains unclear.
21 Nov 2023
Channel 4 News
The struggle for women’s healthcare in the Scottish Highlands
Scottish Women's Convention 20th Birthday & International Women's Day 2023
Rebecca was honored to be invited to a day in Scottish Parliament to celebrate Women in Scotland & discuss how we want the country to look & feel for Women in 20 years time
NHWWH is not a political organisation but we do have a powerful voice, representing the women of the North Highlands - making sure we are heard where decisions are made.
Edinburgh Trip - Feb 2023
Kirsteen & Rebecca from NHWWH visited Edinburgh University to tell their Endometriosis stories to 5th year medical students.
Discussing the importance of early diagnosis and listening to the patient about their concerns. Covering the mental health impact of delayed care and Endometriosis throughout life.
They met with Professor Andrew Horne and Dr Lucy Whitaker from the EXPPECT team and Tao from Endometriosis South of Scotland.
During the day, they had a lovely meeting with Ian and Eilidh from Scottish Human Rights Commission to discuss the lack of Gynae care in the North Highlands.
Overall, a fantastic trip to the big city!
Campaign for Gynaecology services to return to Caithness General Hospital
Dec 2021
Petition; Complete an emergency in-depth review of Women's Health services in Caithness & Sutherland was filed with Scottish Government
Jan 2022
2,752 signatures for the petition are lodged with Scottish Government
March 2022
Scottish Government vote to consider the petition further
June 2022
The Committee agreed to refer the petition to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee, in consideration of health inequalities.
October 2022
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee voted to hold a formal review of the inequalities facing Caithness & Sutherland. This will be held early 2023 and Humza Yousaf and NHS Highland will be invited to give evidence
August 2022
Humza Yousaf (Cab Sec. for Health & Social Care) & Mike Hayward (Dep. Chief NHS Highland) met with us in person to discuss the gynaecology services and how they need to change urgently for the better
January 2023
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee held a panel of questions, which were put to Humza Yousaf and others.
Our petition was barely touched upon and will be re-reviewed in Feb 23
