Period Poverty
1 in 10 women in the UK are affected by period poverty - when people struggle to pay for sanitary products on a regular basis.
Period poverty can have a serious impact on hygiene, health and overall wellbeing. Those experiencing it are often forced to choose between buying food and buying sanitary products.
In some cases, those affected will resort to toilet roll, newspapers or even socks as an alternative to buying sanitary products.
Here in Renfrewshire, we're taking steps to ensure that no one experiences period poverty. Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government, free period products will be available from 25 community venues - like town halls, libraries and sports centres - right across Renfrewshire.
Products are available in toilets and accessible toilets in each of the following venues. Anyone can take whatever they need, whenever they need it - period.
Venue | Address |
Renfrew Town Hall | Renfrew Cross, Renfrew, PA4 8PF |
Johnstone Town Hall | 25 Church St, Johnstone PA5 8EG |
Tweedie Hall & Linwood Library | Ardlamont Square, Bridge Street, Linwood, PA3 3DB |
Paisley Arts Centre | 15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ |
Bishopton Community Library | 11 Greenock Road, Bishopton, PA7 5JW |
Erskine Library | Bridgewater Place, Erskine, PA8 7AA |
Ferguslie Park Community Library | Tannahill Centre, Blackstoun Road, Paisley, PA3 1NT |
Glenburn Community Centre & Library | Fairway Avenue, Paisley, PA2 8DX |
Lochwinnoch Community Library | Old School, High Street, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4AB |
Ralston Community Centre & Library | Allanton Avenue, Paisley, PA1 3BL |
Renfrew Library | Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8LJ |
Cargill Hall & Library | Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3LJ |
Foxbar Community Centre & Library | Ivanhoe Road, Paisley, PA2 0JX |
Ferguslie Park Sports Hub & Playing Fields | Blackstoun Road, Paisley, PA3 1EX |
Ralston Community Sports Hub & Playing Fields | Penilee Road,Paisley, PA1 3AX |
Lagoon Leisure Centre | Christie St, Paisley, PA1 1NB |
ON-X Leisure Centre | Brediland Rd, Linwood, PA3 3RA |
Johnstone Sports Centre | Beith Rd, Johnstone, PA5 0JA |
Renfrew Sports Centre | Paisley Rd, Renfrew, PA4 8JL |
Renfrew Victory Baths | Inchinnan Rd, Renfrew, PA4 8ND |
Erskine Sports Centre | Kilpatrick Dr, Erskine, PA8 7AF |
Erskine Swimming Pool | Bridgewater Centre, Erskine, PA8 7AA |
Robertson Centre (1st floor only) | 16 Glasgow Rd, Paisley PA1 3QF |
Seedhill Sports Centre | Seedhill Road, Paisley, PA1 1QR |
Renfrewshire House (Atrium) | Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN |
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by bacteria getting into the body and releasing harmful toxins. It's often associated with tampon use in young women, but it can affect anyone of any age - including men and children. Using tampons can increase your risk of developing TSS, particularly if you leave them in for longer than recommended or you use "super-absorbent" tampons. Tampons should be changed regularly - please help yourself from our supplies so you have enough to allow you to do this. Visit NHS UK for more information.
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