https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/06/people-living-with-incontinence-face-shortage-of-sanitary-pads-as-nhs-limits-supplies. "Millions of people across the #UK living with #incontinence are facing #shortages of #sanitary products due to #supplies being #rationed by #NHS trusts, according to a coalition of #charities. The shortages are leading to a 'pad gap' where people are having to pay for incontinence #products themselves, according to an open letter from organisations including the Royal College of Nursing, Prostate Cancer UK, & Bowel & Bladder UK."