FIGHTING AGAINST INVISIBLE ILLNESS

One of our PCSOs in Oldham has worked alongside various professionals and a local endometriosis charity to deliver a highly successful awareness event in the town centre.

It was held during Endometriosis Action Month, to support, educate and offer hope to suffers of the chronic invisible illness which affects one in 10 women and is the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK. The event welcomed guests who specialise in the field of endometriosis, including a specialist GP, an endometriosis surgeon and a University of Manchester researcher. PCSO Tony Bowker said: “It was for me a pleasure to be involved in the event.”

Trainer Danusia Olbinson, chair of GMP’s informal support group for endometriosis, also attended. She said: “It was a very heart-warming, powerful and educational event.”

The group’s next meeting is on Wednesday 24 May 2023, from 1pm. Contact Danusia via Danusia.Olbinson@gmp.police.uk for more details.