Falling on March 8 each year, International Women's Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the achievements of women and marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
Research shows that women are well represented in health and long-term care professions (Kingsfund), with approximately the figure being 80% of women across the health and social care workforce.
This year’s International Women’s Day is #BreaktheBias, focused around celebrating women's achievement, raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality.
The Keeping Well North West London Team share their reflections:
Monica, Assistant Psychologist says: “Working in health and social care as a woman means a lot to me as it involves supporting and uplifting other women. It is also amazing to see all the hard work and dedication other females in the sector have for their work.”
Amber, Assistant Psychologist says: “Working in a psychological field - where it tends to be female dominated, I get to see the powerful skills, attributes and conscientious qualities that my fellow female colleagues express every day to help others. It is inspiring; having great role models around me as I count myself lucky to be sharing my days with like-minded, powerhouse women who strive to uplift other women!”
Rhiannon, Assistant Psychologist says: "Working in health and social care as a woman means to me carrying on the female legacy that so many women working in care had to fight to create before me, and using that legacy to ensure health and social care environments are welcoming and safe for anyone and everyone."
Rebecca, Assistant Psychologist says: "Working as a woman in the health and social care sector means that I feel my values, such as caring for the wellbeing others, are also shared within my workplace. I am grateful for the woman before me who had to overcome so much to work within the field. I’m amazed by the other women I work with who place compassion at the forefront of their work and who ensure that the voices and needs of women are heard within health and social care spaces."
Follow the hashtag #BreaktheBias on social media for more stories and testimonials. You can also make your own pledge here.
Women’s health self-help resources
We have a range of information and resources relating to issues that, in the main, affect women:
- Pregnancy and maternity wellbeing
- Endometriosis
- Menopause and perimenopause
- Maternity trauma and loss care service support