Ending Period Poverty - Shelter Scotland Consultation Response

Shelter Scotland welcome the opportunity to respond to the consultation on ending period poverty.

Every day we support people living in poverty, struggling with the cost of housing and with daily living expenses, including basics and necessities like nappies, food, heating, and sanitary products, or women who have told us they’re using toilet paper because they cannot afford specialist products.

We consulted Shelter Scotland advisers and support workers to collate their feedback on ending period poverty, from the experiences of the people they support.

We hope that actions arising from this consultation will kick start the roll out of further support to ensure women and girls everywhere in Scotland will have dignified access to sanitary products as and when needed, without stigma.