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Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · 3d

#EllyCharity were excited to spend time with new colleagues from Welcome to the UK to get together revised lesson plans and activities for delivery of our revised #HealthLiteracy course for pregnant women who have English as a second language. Course delivery in Southend coming soon!

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · 16d

We’re delighted that our work on improving health literacy for non-English speaking pregnant women has been recognised at the National Maternity Safety Conference 2025
It’s wonderful to see this recognised nationally, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.
#MatSafety2025 #weareElly

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Sep 3

Brilliant to see Madeleine Benton and Ruksana Begum presenting, last week in Liverpool, our health literacy work for pregnant women who don’t speak English.
📍 45th Annual Conference @thesrip.bsky.social
👏 👏 Congratulations!
#HealthLiteracyProject #weareElly #Ellycharity #pregnancyhealthliteracy

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Aug 22

Heading to #SRIP2025? Don’t miss Madeleine Benton sharing our #HealthLiteracy research with non-English speaking #pregnant women, alongside Ruksana Begum.
They’ve done incredible work 💪 and will present at the #CoProduction in #Perinatal #Health session.
🎤 26 Aug | 2:45–3:45pm
📍 Liverpool
#weareElly

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Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Aug 8

Your MRCOG Part 3 success starts here!
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✅ Lectures:Challenging Topics & Communication Skills
✅ Experienced Faculty
✅ Individualised Feedback
Secure your place now and walk into your exam with confidence! 💪🎓

#MRCOG #MRCOGPart3 #ObGyn #ExamPrep #weareElly #EllyCourses

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Aug 1

✨ Your support – no matter how big or small – enables #EllyCharity to deepen its impact further for women across the world.

Join us in transforming women’s health care and saving lives.

👉🏽 Donate to Elly Charity:

www.justgiving.com/ellycharity

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Jul 25

In June 2025, 32 obstetric fistula survivors received life-changing surgery — 19 in Butembo and 13 in Kinshasa. Thanks to financial support from #EllyCharity, they also received training in sewing and tailoring. We are proud to be part of this meaningful project 💛 #weareElly #FistulaProgramDRC

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Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Jul 15

March was OASI Awareness Month at The Royal London Maternity Unit! We were pleased to support this fantastic initiative to raise awareness about obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI). A brilliant example of collaborative learning and commitment to safer care. Well done to all involved! #weareElly

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Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Jul 10

Pregnancy during the warmer months can be particularly challenging. We share essential tips to help you stay cool, comfortable, and safe throughout the summer. Your comfort and safety are key.
#MaternityTips #Ellycharity #weareElly

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Jun 23

📢 We’re excited to be showcasing our poster at the RCOG World Congress 2025!

👀 If you’re attending #RCOG2025, come and find us! We’d love to talk about the project and what’s next.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this important work 💙

#weareElly #EllyCharity

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Jun 21

📢 Heading to the #RCOG #World #Congress next week?
We’re delighted that our poster on Health Literacy for non-English speaking pregnant women has been accepted for presentation at #RCOG2025! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey with us.
#weareElly #EllyCharity

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Jun 6

🌟 Volunteers’ Week 2025 🌟
This week, we’re sending out a huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and hearts to support our work.
From all of us, thank you for being part of our journey.
#VolunteersWeek #EllyCharity #weareElly

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · May 29

Part 3 MRCOG - OSCE Course
4-5 October 2025 IN PERSON (Royal London Hospital)
•⁠ ⁠Mock OSCE Circuits
•⁠ ⁠Lectures: Challenging Topics & Communication Skills
•⁠ ⁠Experienced Faculty
•⁠ ⁠Individualised Feedback
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🔗Elly.org.uk/ellycourses

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · May 21

Elly Laparoscopy Course: Now in its 12th year, this specialised course trains healthcare professionals in advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques. It equips participants with cutting-edge skills and up-to-date practices to enhance patient care and surgical outcomes.
#weareElly #EllyCourses

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · May 8

📸 Uplifting images from Butembo Fistula Hospital!

Women post-fistula surgery are learning to sew—gaining skills, dignity, and independence.

💙 Empowerment in action.
👉 www.justgiving.com/ellycharity

#EmpowerWomen #FistulaCare #SkillsForChange #WeAreElly #EllyCharity #DemocraticRepublicofCongo

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Apr 30

Last Friday, we attended the Bumps, Births & Bravery 2.0 conference in London. Ruksana and Farzana from #EllyCharity were joined by two incredible women from our Health Literacy Project to share the impact of our global work. The results we’re seeing are powerful.
#HealthLiteracy #weareElly

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Apr 17

Last week, we delivered our latest RCOG Basic Surgical Skills Course — an intense and highly productive training designed to build confidence and competence in core surgical techniques. To our expert faculty, dedicated organisers, and committed trainees — thanks.
#RCOG #MedicalEducation #weareElly

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Apr 7

The @who.int is urging renewed global commitment to guarantee that women and newborns receive high-quality healthcare. Women around the world deserve access to healthcare professionals.
#HopefulFutures #HealthForAll #worldhealthday #EllyCharity #weareElly

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Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Apr 3

🌍✨ At Elly Charity we are proud to support a sewing initiative at the Butembo Fistula Hospital in the #DemocraticRepublicofCongo, which helps patients who have suffered from fistula to acquire valuable skills for their socio-economic reintegration.
Donate: www.justgiving.com/ellycharity

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Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Mar 30

This Mother’s Day, Let’s Celebrate by Protecting Mothers Everywhere. Every mother deserves a safe and healthy journey through pregnancy and childbirth.
#MothersDay #SaveMothersLives #MaternalHealthMatters #weareElly #EllyCharity

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Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Mar 26

Our charity’s founder, Ramesan Navaratnarajah, has returned from his trip to the Kituvo Fistula Camp in Uganda where he provided life-changing treatments to women suffering from #obstetricfistula, a severe childbirth injury.

#weareElly

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Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Mar 12

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Last few places available

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#EllyCourses #weareElly

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Mar 8

✨Happy International Women’s Day✨

Today, we celebrate this special day by looking back on yesterday’s inspiring event in #Southend, organised by #Welcome2theUk. It brought together key figures and passionate advocates who fight for women’s rights every day.

#weareElly #IWD #internationalwomensday

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Mar 6

🌸 International Women’s Day 🌸
Tomorrow we will be celebrating International Women’s Day in Southend-on-Sea together with #WelcometotheUk
Come along to South Essex College and visit our stand to learn more about the work of Elly Charity and our dedication to improving women’s health.
#weareelly

Elly Charity @ellycharity.bsky.social · Feb 28

Next Friday we will be celebrating International Women’s Day in Southend-on-Sea together with Welcome2theUK Come along to South Essex College and be part of a very special day! Visit our stand to learn more about Elly Charity.
This is the link to register: www.welcome2theuk.com/iwd