More than 85,000 free period products given out

More than 85,000 packs of free period products have been given out as part of a government scheme

More than 85,000 packs of free period products have been given out as part of a government scheme, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham has said.

The programme was first launched in September 2022 to help those who needed support with the rising cost of living.

Following public feedback, a refreshed scheme was launched in October to continue making period products easy to access for islanders.

Deputy Feltham said she was pleased to announce the government was now offering reusable products from four locations.

'Incredibly positive'

Reusable menstrual cups and period pants can be obtained from Brooke Under 21's, GUM clinic and Le Bas Centre in St Helier and The Bridge in St Saviour.

Feltham said: "My understanding is that the uptake of those reusable products has been incredibly positive.

"I'm pleased to say not only is it more environmentally friendly, it's also good value for money as products can be reused.

"We are in the process of transitioning from a project to a business as usual and rolling out the continuation."

She added products were available in more public supermarkets and "a number of issues in public toilets" had been resolved.

Distribution models include:

• Caught short: ​Vending-sized packs of two or three pads or tampons will be made available through wall-mounted dispensers

• Monthly supply: ​Larger packs of pads, tampons and liners will be made available through 22 community settings

• Reusable products: ​Reusable period pants and menstrual cups