Council supports Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day
North Ayrshire Council joins communities and its partners to pledge its support for Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025.
Celebrated on Wednesday 28 May, the day is recognised globally as an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene and break the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation.
The date of the global awareness raising campaign has been intentionally selected because on average, periods last for five days – represented by May being the fifth month of the year – and cycles tend to last 28 days.
Each year, a specific theme is chosen for World Menstrual Hygiene Day to focus on different aspects surrounding menstrual hygiene management. The theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 is: Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.
To achieve a #PeriodFriendlyNorthAyrshire, the council’s dedicated Period Dignity team are at the forefront of ensuring the council supports all six localities across North Ayrshire to break the stigma and taboos surrounding menstruation.
Removing barriers, by providing free period products in most council buildings, North Ayrshire Council’s Period Dignity team is committed to ensuring that everyone can access the products, and information about periods and the support options available, when and where they need it.
Quote: Prioritising menstrual health is imperative. North Ayrshire Council is committed to raising the awareness of our provision to allow everyone the right to manage periods safely, confidently, and most importantly with dignity. We understand just how far-reaching the negative impacts can be when people are unable to access the menstrual products they need. This is why North Ayrshire Council has provided free period products in council buildings since 2017. We want to remind residents this Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day, that council staff are always here to talk and listen, if you need support. Whether it’s a member of library staff, teacher, or someone in one of our leisure centres, venues or community centres, this week is the perfect opportunity to talk to us about periods and how to access products. Help is available now, you are not alone.
Quote from: Councillor Alan Hill, Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and Islands
If you’re visiting libraries and community centres in North Ayrshire this week, also look out for their Period Dignity Wellness Corners providing the latest information and educational materials to help residents to menstruate with dignity.
If visiting the Wellness Corners in libraries this week, visitors can look out for the QR code to scan they want to share feedback on the free period products provision in North Ayrshire.
Alternatively, feedback can be shared online.
For further support visit our Cost-of-Living support webpage or use the PickUpMyPeriod app to find your nearest location for free period products.
Published: 23 May 2025