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A women's health platform, dedicated to providing women with access to medical information.

15/01/2024

Got to love a business planning meeting in our favourite office space. We know we’ve been a bit quiet on here lately, but sometimes big ideas need time and space to breathe. Keep checking in for exciting new developments from our team in 2024!

20/11/2023

When so many women are suffering we can and must do better! This is why we believe it is so important to have conversations about periods at work. Women also need to be supported and empowered to get the medical help they deserve and need. The time to fight stigma and bias is now!

16/10/2023

Do you struggle to remember all your prescriptions, over the counter meds, supplements and vitamins? What about reactions or problems? Or the dosage you are on? With so much to remember and often complicated names, we created the FREE app All My Meds to help people keep track of all their medication in one place using simple photos and notes.

Next time Sarah can just show a picture of what medications she is taking, saving time and reducing stress in her appointments.

Find out more or download the free app here: https://www.allmymeds.co.uk/

09/10/2023

Baby Loss Awareness Week is the 9th-15th of October. This is an important week for women's health, but it also has an extra layer of significance for us at Kensa Health and to Kensa Founder Dr Rose Abbott

Rose is always amazing at sharing Henry's story and her experience around further recurring miscarriages.

We know this week can be hard for some who have gone through loss, but it is also a chance to spread awareness, understanding, empathy, and compassion.

01/09/2023

It is time we all talk more about periods in the workplace. We are not suggesting everyone needs to have a long chat about their cycle in their team meetings, but removing stigma from something that impacts a huge proportion of the workplace can make a big difference. From being able to share challenges around chronic conditions like endometriosis to discussing the colour of the office chairs - open and honest conversations about periods can really help remove fear, stigma and exclusion.

31/08/2023

Did you know that our free All My Meds App allows you to create folders so you can keep track of all your different medication needs in one place? You can then easily flick between your prescriptions, supplements, and even medications you want to make sure you don't take!

You can also keep track of other people's medications if needed.

So next time the doctor asks what medications you are on, you have a quick and easy way to check.

https://www.allmymeds.co.uk/

30/08/2023

You may have heard of the "mental load" and the strain that can have on women's mental health. But how far does it extend? Many women find that they not only have to look after their own health, but they also end up looking after family members. Either partners, children or parents. This can range from booking appointments, taking time off work to provide care, and keeping track of all of the medications, prescriptions, and medical information.

At Kensa Health we like to call this the "medical mental load" and it is something we are trying hard to help support women with.

29/08/2023

We love this quote from Women's Health Ambassador Professor Dame Lesley Regan DBE MD DSc FRCOG.

"To achieve sustainable change and improvement, it is important to recognise that better health for women extends beyond our health and social care system. Every sector in society has a role to play. When we get it right for women, everyone in our society benefits."

26/06/2023

When a women's symptoms are dismissed time and time again, we know the system is broken. It shouldn't take someone 5 years to learn that their symptoms are perimenopause or even early onset menopause. Early detection of this conditions can improve treatment for women and help ensure they are getting the medical support they need. This is one of the reasons we are so passionate about providing training for GPs on women's health.

27/04/2023

Yesterday we had a wonderful time with our Co-Founder Dr Rose Abbott running a Women’s Health training morning for over 60 health professionals through the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Over a few hours we covered the highly complex topics of the Gender Health Gap and the Women’s Health Strategy. We also spoke with doctors about examples they’ve seen of gender bias and ended on a positive note looking at what improvements can be made to make things better! The training was at so we were able to enjoy some stunning sea views and even managed to run a workshop outside!

28/02/2023

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? According to “In the UK, three women die of coronary heart disease every hour, many of them due to a heart attack. We know that women tend to wait longer before calling 999 after first experiencing heart attack symptoms. But that delay can dramatically reduce your chance of survival.”

So pay attention to these key symptoms and if you experience any of them, DO NOT DIMISS them. Get seen right away. Every minute counts!

02/02/2023

Did you know the Women's Health Strategy for England is already a year old. It was published in 2021, but we are still waiting to see systematic change take place. As a reminder of what problems we are trying to solve, we thought we'd share snapshots from the actual report to remind everyone why women's health voices matter.

We will also continue to share posts that feature some of the women's health voices that were captured in the strategy from the 100k women who told the govenment exactly how bad things are and what help they need. We need to ensure that no woman feels like the lone voice in the wind. We need to stop 84% of women from feeling ignored and dismissed. We need to ensure women are supported at home and in work. We need to make improvements in women's health data, treatments, research, support and investment. We need to raise our voices, share our stories and find ways to make change happen.

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