NHS Wales launches first national women’s health website with postcode finder for local services
Women in Wales now have a single national website to find NHS health information, guidance and local services, after NHS Wales launched the resource on 16 March.
The site covers more than 60 health topics across eight priority areas, including menstrual health, menopause, pelvic health and ageing.
It is available in Welsh and English and includes a postcode finder, added after women in development sessions said they were often unsure which health board area they lived in.
The tool allows users to search for services and support near them without needing to know which NHS organisation covers their area.
Sam Perera, Network Manager at NHS Wales Performance and Improvement, said: “From the feedback sessions, it was clear that women rely on the NHS as a trusted source of information and want Wales-specific advice and local services that is available in both Welsh and English.”
More than 70 women contributed to the website’s development across 15 weeks of engagement sessions.
They included Welsh speakers, women from black and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities, women with learning disabilities, and women from different age groups and backgrounds across all health board regions in Wales.
The website directly supports the NHS Wales Women’s Health Plan, a 10-year programme designed to close the gender health gap.
More than 4,000 women and girls contributed to that plan, which sets out more than 60 actions.
The site includes a section on Women’s Health Hubs, explaining services being rolled out nationally and allowing users to search for provision closer to home.
It also features a page with practical guidance on preparing for GP appointments, after development participants highlighted that many women do not always feel heard when seeking healthcare.
Sarah Murphy, Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, said: “We are determined to transform the way the NHS listens to and supports women and girls throughout their lives.”
“This new website is an important step forward — it’s a dependable source of reliable information about women’s health and the services available to them.”
Dr Jazz Walker-Baker, Clinical Lead and GP, said the site was designed to provide a trusted space given the volume of unreliable health information online.
“The website isn’t just for women and girls; it’s also for partners, friends, family members and colleagues who want accurate information so they can better support the people they care about,” she said.
Dr Walker-Baker added that the site should not replace consulting a healthcare professional, and anyone with ongoing concerns should contact their GP or appropriate health service.
NHS Wales said the website will continue to be developed, with a further page planned with Women’s Health Research Wales at Cardiff University on research and engagement opportunities.
Users can share feedback on the site using a feedback button on the website.
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