Collage of faces in Sling The Mesh by Kath Sansom

Campaigners demand urgent action from Government on financial redress

A year has passed since the publication of the Hughes Report by the Patient Safety Commissioner, which highlighted the devastating impact of surgical mesh and sodium valproate on thousands of women. Yet, despite the report’s findings and recommendations, the Government has failed to act on calls for financial redress. Campaigners from Sling The Mesh are demanding urgent action to provide […]

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Researchers call for UK Sunshine Act amid scandal of undisclosed payments

Researchers who support Sling The Mesh have made an urgent call for UK Sunshine legislation forcing industry to disclose the secret millions given to the health sector. The call comes following an investigation by university researchers which uncovered the giant behind blockbuster weight-loss drugs – Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda – failed to disclose £7.8 million in payments to patient groups […]

Sling The Mesh Scotland

Sling The Mesh Scotland launches!

Exciting News! Scottish Global Mesh Alliance is rebranding as Sling The Mesh Scotland. We’re proud to join forces, which means that along with Sling The Mesh Northern Ireland and Hernia Mesh NI we’re now part of a wider, stronger community fighting for awareness, justice, and support for those affected by surgical mesh implants. Our commitment to support, advocate, and change […]