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Industry Stats

Here you’ll find up‑to‑date statistics and insights shaping the wider industry landscape.

Personal care & wellbeing: industry at a glance

A snapshot of the UK personal care and wellbeing landscape in four powerful numbers.

Menstruation impact
69%
Negative impact at work

Around 7 in 10 respondents (69%) who experience menstruation symptoms say they negatively impact their work.*

Employer action
75%
Taking wellbeing action

Three‑quarters of organisations (75%) report taking action to improve employee health and wellbeing.**

Stress & anxiety
85%
Women affected

85% of UK working women feel stress or anxiety managing their period at work, with 31% resorting to makeshift materials.***

Workplace support
3%
Feel employers do enough

Only 3% believe employers provide enough support for menstruation at work, while 80% feel held back by workplace attitudes.***

* CIPD: Menstruation and Support at Work, Nov 2023.

** CIPD Health & Wellbeing at Work, Sept 2025.

*** WaterAid Poll for Menstrual Hygiene Day, May 2023.

Other Industry Stats

Click each tab below to view a snapshot of each category’s latest trends and statistics.

Cleaning & Hygiene Breakroom Tech Furniture & Ergonomics Workwear & PPE Print & Promo Industrial & Warehouse Personal Care & Wellbeing Health & Safety

All industry data was correct at the time of publication and is reviewed annually. Figures are based on reports from UK government bodies, industry associations and recognised market research organisations.