International Women's Day Event with Kirith Entwistle MP

Women's health: the challenges, and the changes we need.

Kirith Entwistle MP will be hosting a panel of local women to explore issues and themes around women's health.

All welcome to come along to listen, ask a question, share your own experience, and be part of the conversation around how we get to a better place.

Ticket price includes pastries and refreshments.

Our panel:

Dr Gill Smallwood MBE

Gill is Chief Executive of the domestic abuse charity Fortalice. As well as crisis support and refuge, Fortalice provide mental health support through counselling.

Sam Sherrington

Sam is the NHS National Deputy Director of Community Nursing, and has held a range of high-profile strategic clinical roles within the NHS.

Amy Rothwell

Amy is Bolton’s Maternity & Neonatal Voices Lead, championing the voices of local families and ensuring their experiences shape governance, quality, and safety across maternity care. She chairs the Education and Work & Skills subgroup of Greater Manchester Women & Girls Equality Panel – focusing on the happiness and wellbeing of women in the workplace.

Councillor Jackie Schofield

Jackie serves as Executive Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing on Bolton Council. Her role includes preventative and public health strategies.

Priya Narsai-Punam

Leading with Love Creating Light with Priya. Priya is a yoga and meditation teacher with over 17 years’ experience, focusing on mindfulness, balance, and wellbeing to help others thrive, connect, and grow.

Profits from the event to be donated to the Kirith Entwistle Bolton North East campaign fund