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UK Meshies United Group Asks for Govt. Review for Failure of Duty

Apr 30th, 2013 | By
UK Meshies United Group Asks for Govt. Review for Failure of Duty

April 30, 2013 ~ One year ago, Teresa Hughes made history by turning in a petition on behalf of a number of women suffering mesh complications in the United Kingdom (UK) to 10 Downing Street, the home of the Prime Minister. Hughes founded The Meshies United Group in the UK.  See back story here.  She
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History in the Making Petition by Meshies United UK Group

Apr 30th, 2012 | By
History in the Making Petition by Meshies United UK Group

 Petition Delivered to 10 Downing Street I would like to introduce myself. My name is Teresa Hughes The Owner and Founder of The Meshies United Group in the United Kingdom. I originate from Liverpool, Merseyside, England the home of The Beatles and Liverpool Football Club. I had an operation for stress incontinence and the mesh
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