Lizzy Powell-Heyworth

Hi, my name is Elizabeth Powell-Heyworth, and I am a first year Law student at the University of Chester. I was responsible for the flexible working and the self-employed factsheets. I chose to work on this project in order to further my experience within the law field. I believe in participating in as many opportunities as possible to learn and grow, and one of my favourite things to do is help others in any way that I am able to: this project enables me to achieve both aims.  I feel strongly about participating in this project as Pregnant Then Screwed is an admirable organisation that argues for the rights of parents and carers and pushes for change, which is vital for the protection and recognition of people’s fundamental rights.

Who we are

Our vision is a world where the mothers, parents and families of today and tomorrow thrive.
But the reality right now is mothers, parents and families are repeatedly failed by systems that are supposed to help them, systems which set up unfairness and disadvantage across a lifetime. This is the motherhood penalty, and Pregnant Then Screwed exists to challenge it.

Founded on International Women’s Day in 2015, we are rooted in lived experience and driven by fearless conviction. We challenge the systems that hold mothers back so that everyone who experiences motherhood can work and care without penalty. We campaign for change, offer support and advice, and build community with parents across the UK. We do this with power, courage and love.

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