Family Doctors – you have an appointment
Our founder has penned a brand-new book aimed at GPs and Primary Care staff – but also featuring first-hand accounts from endo warriors.
Launched in Norden, Rochdale, on Saturday 12 July (see poster), the tome aims to enlighten surgeries on a condition that affects one-in-ten women, but is still widely misunderstood.
All monies raised from sales of the polemic, go into Manchester University research.
Those who attend on the day can meet author Dr Anita Sharma and buy “Endometriosis in Primary Care” at a special reduced price.
Make sure you book your place and attend the launch!
Creator has the crowning glory
Our founder Dr Anita Sharma helped launch a new businesswomen’s network with the message, “endo should never blight a female’s career.”
The brainchild of one of the UK’s leading social enterprises Upturn, the CROWN scheme encourages females to come together and inspire each other plus the following generation.
Dr Sharma told a packed house at Upturn’s new Hive business hub in Oldham: “Despite resulting in days off due to debilitating physical and mental pain, bosses are not even aware of endometriosis. It may sound a simple solution, but flexible working, adapted equipment – endo often results in chronic back pain – and employee awareness sessions could mean great staff staying with your company.”
The CROWN programme will:
• Encourage local women to become role models.
• Access mentorship from experienced leaders
• Create a supportive, like-minded network.
• Provide confidence-building workshops.
• Discover collaboration and growth opportunities.
• Visit schools to inspire the next generation of women and girls.
To learn more, go to https://www.upturn.org.uk/en/blog/2025/06/24/oldham-board-rooms-told-here-come-the-girls/
Doctor’s gaslighting left Siobhan fighting for her
“It took me three days to realise that it wasn't JUST the endo pain that I had originally put it down to”
Read how endo warrior Siobhan believes that gaslighting from doctors made her reluctant to go to hospital with appendicitis!
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Art attacks lack of awareness
Sincere thanks to Abby, Aamina and Juweriya for starting some designs which they hope will keep everyone posted about endometriosis awareness.
You are never too young to start helping the one-in-ten women who suffer a blight that leads to chronic physical and mental health pain.
Indeed, our budding artists also made sure the boys in their class knew what they were campaigning about – BRAVO!
Currently studying the works of David Hockney, our trio loved the daffodil yellow colour that accompanies the campaign.
And thanks to them, we should be seeing a lot more of it, soon.
Find out what we're really about, on film
Click onto our brand new movie, detailing what Endometriosis Awareness North is all about Endometriosis Awareness North - YouTube
Featuring our treasured case study Courtney, it also gives medics a platform to call for quicker diagnosis of endometriosis.
With thanks to filmmakers Andrea Bertozzi and Pete Gibson Media.
Charity Number
We are registered with The Charity Commission. Our charity number is 1212676.