Period Products Survey

The Scottish Women's Budget group along with The Period Place are looking to understand what impact the provision of free period products is having in Scotland.

The survey should take 10 minutes to complete. All information will be anonymised prior to use. We will use the information provided in developing campaigns, as well as in publications, highlighting issues affecting women in the media, consultations responses and as part of our training.Starting the survey is consent to use this information.

You do not have to answer all of the questions, if you start completing the survey and stop we will still receive the answers to the questions you complete.

You will have the option at the end to provide us with your details if you are interested in telling us more about your experiences or if you would like to be entered into a draw for the chance to win 1 of 5 £30 vouchers (it is not necessary to provide these details).

If you would like more information on this project please contact Heather at training@swbg.org.uk

1. Please tell us which Local Authority area you live in? *

2. Do you live in a rural or urban area?

rural
urban

3. Have you accessed free period products in Scotland in the last 12 months?

Yes, for myself
Yes, for someone else
No

4. How regularly have you accessed free period products?

Haven't accessed them
Once
A few times
Access them regularly

5. What was your primary reason for accessing free period products? (please choose the most relevant answer)

6. Where do you tend to get your free period products from? (please tick all that apply)

7. How easy do you think it is to access free period products?

It was convenient and easy to access these products
I had to go out of my way to access these products
I found it difficult to access the type of period products I need
Other (please specify):

8. Were you able to access your preferred period product?

Yes, a range of products were provided, and I was able to access the product of my choice
No, I have heavy periods, and the provision was not adequate
No, there was limited choice, and I could not get the product of my choice
Unsure

9. Are there any period products that you would have liked to use that weren't available for free?

10. Have you experienced any difficulties accessing free period products?

Yes
No

11. If yes, what stopped you being able to access free period products? Please tick all that apply

Products not available
Unable to get to a place to access these products
Home delivery not available in my area
Unaware of where to access these products
Felt embarrassed/anxious taking them
Not given enough products
Options available were not suitable
Other (please specify):

12. What impact has being able to access free period products had on you? (please tick all that apply)

Able to go about my day-to-day activities
Helped with my household finances
Meant I didn’t have to worry about my period
I was able to help a friend/relative
I feel there is less stigma around menstruation
Other (please specify):