In April our very own Verity chair, Rachel Hawkes, was a guest on the Women's AM show on Islam TV as part of their Women's Health Week. Rachel was talking about PCOS, it's affects on those suffering with it and what Verity can provide as a charity by way of support and awareness of the condition. You… Continue reading Verity on the Women’s AM show
Monthly Update: Finance
This months update is from Nic who looks after Verity's accounts. As Verity's accountant, I am responsible for producing all financial reports to the Trustees. This involves a lot of time with my head buried in spreadsheets. Every Paypal payment, whether it be for new memberships, renewals, purchases or donations; arrives in my inbox and… Continue reading Monthly Update: Finance
Verity on Air 107.2
Recently our Dorset local group leader and Verity volunteer Karen was interviewed on her local radio station Air 107.2 by the Airy Fairies. Karen had the unique opportunity to discuss PCOS, it's symptoms and it's psychological effects on those who suffer from it. You can listen to her interview below: Small things like this allow… Continue reading Verity on Air 107.2
PCOS UK
PCOS UK is the medical arm of Verity that aims to educate medical professionals with an interest and/or specialism in PCOS. With input from our medical advisors such as Stephen Franks and Professor Helen Mason, PCOS UK educates medical professionals formally through conferences and the provision of PCOS literature. PCOS UK raises and enhances Verity… Continue reading PCOS UK
Acne PSP Workshop
For many of us with PCOS, outbreaks of acne can be common, embarrassing and hugely frustrating. When everyone else's skin seems to be leaving their awkward teenage years behind ours just seems to be getting worse and everything we do doesn't seem to make it any better. What we really want to know is the… Continue reading Acne PSP Workshop
In Touch
In Touch is our twice yearly magazine sent out to members with up to date information on PCOS, local groups and success stories from Verity members and PCOS sufferers. In 2013 we had some difficulties which meant In Touch was delayed, but by May you should have received a lovely double bumper issue from 2013.… Continue reading In Touch
MC Update
Last month, on Saturday 1st February, we had our first MC meeting of 2014. These meetings are vital to keep track of what we are, and will be doing on a regular basis, and they form an essential part of being a trustee for Verity. This first meeting was exciting and positive for us as… Continue reading MC Update
Hello from the MC
Hello AllIt has been a little while since i have done a blog so i thought i would just say a quick hello. The ladies of the MC have been busy in the background keeping the charity going. We may not have been as 'public' as we normally are but there has been a combination… Continue reading Hello from the MC
Media enquiry: PCOS and your fertility
Are you considering your future fertility or currently trying to get pregnant?Help raise awareness of PCOSWe are working with a journalist who is writing a feature on a group of women between in their 20s to 40s who are thinking about their fertility or actively trying to conceive right now.The article will bring the women… Continue reading Media enquiry: PCOS and your fertility
South Downs Trekathon update
Now as most of you know, Alison and i from the MC are doing a 26 MILE trekathon on the 18th May to raise money for Verity. This fundraising is urgently needed to help continue with our work for publishing In Touch, running the charity, running conferences as we have no government funding.On Good Friday we… Continue reading South Downs Trekathon update
Verity - The PCOS charity 