THE screening of a groundbreaking film on issues around a marginalised disorder that affects 1 in 10 women will take place next week.

Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales (FTWW) will be screening 'EndoWhat?', a frontier film that sets out to break the myths and taboos surrounding endometriosis, an often painful disorder affecting women in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus is displaced within the body and does not leave as it typically would with menstruation.

The screening will be preceded by a three-course meal at event host Manorhaus Ruthin on Tuesday, August 7.

Despite being a common experience for women, diagnosis for the disease takes on average between 7-10 years due to a widespread lack of knowledge within the public healthcare system.

The screening is part of a charity event to raise money and awareness for FTWW and its campaign for the improved treatment of women with endometriosis.

Samantha Hickson, event organiser for FTWW said: "I have been motivated to organise this fundraising event after my own struggle with endometriosis and the help of FTWW, which has given me access to specialist care.

"I hope that we can help other women who desperately need support with a variety of health issues that are currently inadequately provided for in Wales. From issues ranging from miscarriage to menopause, the wider public needs to know that health inequality for women in Wales exists, and that FTWW is working hard to change that."

The work of talented artist Grace Woolford will also be showcased at the event, whose artwork is inspired by her own thoughts and feelings around the disease.

Tickets cost £22.50 and are nearly sold out.

For more information contact Samantha Hickson by email at hickson_sam@icloud.com