A NICE recommendation for those who diagnose
Our founder has taken to the pages of the MIMS Learning portal to salute two new breakthroughs which could cut the waiting time for an endometriosis diagnosis.
The use of Endotest and Endosure by two NHS trusts has had headline writers humming - and proclaiming a major breakthrough in the battle to cut the delay, which currently stands at just under a decade.
Dr Anita Sharma is particularly pleased that the tests, which could also reduce the need for surgery, have been endorsed by NICE – the National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
You can read her full blog by visiting https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/pages/mims-learning-blog
Endometriosis Awareness North has a special page dedicated to health professionals who previously had gaps in their knowledge about endo – FORMEDICS
Our charity is also supported by the British International Doctors Association (BIDA). Learn about their work at https://bida-online.com/
Your mental health matters
We have just launched a new page on our website with what is going to be vital wellbeing support for those with endo - MENTALHEALTHMATTERS
And we’ve begun by outlining the effectiveness of Talking Therapies – a discipline that trained professionals employ to get you to chat about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
The theory is explored in a blog by our founder Dr Sharma and a case study from the NHS in Bury, Greater Manchester.
Waring physical pain allied to feelings of frustration and even anger can make such an impact on the wellbeing of everyone managing a life-limiting illness, especially endo.
The success of the page will rely on YOU, too. Coping with mental health issues is always more effective when we hear other people’s experiences and how they found their way through the dark forest.
So own your new page - and send us your thoughts!
It's time to talk
A meeting with an NHS mental health team has inspired our founder to write a blog on the suffering all those with chronic physical health conditions like endometriosis endure – and what can be done to help them.
Dr Sharma highlights how waring pain and resulting lethargy can have such an impact on emotions and mindset – visit BLOGS
Details of how talking therapies can help will be published on our new mental health and wellbeing page, coming soon.
Meanwhile, if you would like to share your experiences, please drop us a line.
Make it a moving movie night
A few short days after its premiere in Yorkshire, you can now see the full version of the film “No Longer #Unheard.”
Featuring heart-rendering interviews with those battling endometriosis, it also includes a one-to-one with our founder Dr Anita Sharma – watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kP8fjHSBWM&t=12s
We have already put it on record several times, but we’ll say it again, the work of the creative media students from Shipley College is superb.
Please share the movie with everyone you can.
It is a powerful polemic on the importance of endometriosis awareness.
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.
Donate
We are registered with The Charity Commission. Our charity number is 1212676.
You can do your bit to research a cure to endo and support the one-in-ten women with the condition by going to our DONATE page.