Swim England to produce a range of female health resources
A range of new educational resources focusing on female health are being developed by Swim England.
The resources are being produced to support females at all levels and ages to continue to enjoy the water.
Some of the initial topics that will be covered will include:
- The menstrual cycle
- Female nutrition
- Pelvic floor
- Contraception
- Menopause
The work is being led by Swim England’s sports science and medicine manager, Diane Elliot, who has been working with relevant practitioners and experts on each resource.
Craig Robertson, Swim England sports scientist, has helped to produce the information around the menstrual cycle while Josh Dyson, Swim England performance nutritionist, has provided specific female nutrition information.
Physiotherapist for Swim England, Lisa Sharratt, has worked on the pelvic floor resource while the subject of menopause has been covered by specialist, Lucy Thompson.
For the topic of contraception, the national governing body has collaborated with sport and exercise medicine consultant and the chief medical officer for Aquatics GB, Dr Kate Jordan.
A range of further topics will be covered going forward and will all be available in the new female health section on the Swim England website.
Important resources
Speaking on the work Elliot said: “Swim England is committed to ensuring everyone feels comfortable getting in the water and we are creating these resources to help these efforts.
“Some of these topics can be sensitive areas and can often stop women from taking part in aquatics or any kind of physical activity, which shouldn’t be the case.
Welfare Contacts
Regional Welfare Officer – Fran fran.vesztrocy@swimming.org or eastwelfare@swimming.org
SE DBS – DBS@swimming.org
SE Safeguarding – safeguarding@swimming.org
Raising a concern with SE Safeguarding - https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/how-raise-concern-complaint/
Wavepower - https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/wavepower-child-safeguarding-for-clubs/
SE Inclusion Hub - https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/inclusion/
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