Menopause 'Tea and Talk'

World Menopause Day - 18 October

This World Menopause Day we wanted to raise awareness of Menopause, to break down the stigma of talking about Menopause and to educate about Menopause symptoms and health risks and signpost to support available.

There are more menopausal women at work than ever before so it’s important when it comes to workplace health that all employers put the right awareness, education and support in place.

No two women’s experience is the same, and being aware and able to recognise that your symptoms might be down to fluctuating hormones is the first step to managing them.

In talking about menopause openly we support an inclusive, diverse culture focused on equality in health, safety and performance. Support for line managers is key so they can understand how menopause could affect a woman at work and how they can provide the right help and support.

We hosted a Women's Health 'Lunch & Learn' on the 4 November which included a guide to Menopause, the support available and how to access as well as being an opportunity to share experiences with colleagues to help to break down the stigma in talking about Menopause.

Henpicked: Supporting Women in the Workplace

How menopause friendly is our organisation?

Henpicked is an organisation focussed on supporting women in the workplace as well as providing a wealth of support and advice on menopause and women's health and wellbeing https://henpicked.net/menopause-at-work/

Henpicked has a put together a 'workplace support check list' which includes the following points, we will be discussing these and other topics at our upcoming 'Lunch & Learn':

Is it clear how our organisation supports menopausal women at work?
Do we have a culture where menopause can be talked about openly?
Do our managers have the right knowledge and skills to talk about and support menopause in the workplace?
Do our workplace facilities support menopausal women?

Henpicked

Davina McCall Opens Up About Her 'Nightmare' Perimenopause Symptoms

This is a clip from a feature for ‘Loose Women Menopause Week’, featuring Davina McCall and menopause specialist, Dr Louise Newson. Davina opens up about her experience of early menopause, how going on the HRT drug saved her life and how she wants to help raise awareness. From series 24, broadcast on 12/10/20.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up0vjSrcljQ

ACAS: Guidance for employers to help manage the impact of menopause at work

Acas has published guidance to help employers and managers support staff who are affected by menopause symptoms at work.

Effects of the menopause at work

Around two million women aged over 50 have difficulties at work due to their menopause symptoms and it is estimated that one in 20 women could go through an early menopause.

The effects of the menopause can lead to staff feeling ill, losing confidence to do their job or feeling stressed, anxious or depressed.

Acas Chief Executive, Susan Clews, said:

"Menopause will impact many working women who may feel too embarrassed to raise symptoms that are having a detrimental impact on their work. This can result in affected staff taking time off work unnecessarily when some simple measures could help them to continue to work comfortably. Our new advice can help employers make their workplaces inclusive and welcoming to all their staff with top tips around how to manage menopause effectively at work and keep within the law."

ACAS:

My Menopause Doctor

My Menopause Doctor - Dr Louise Newson - GP & Menopause Specialist

“I am constantly surprised and disappointed at how little accurate information there is for women to learn about” - Dr Louise Newson

"Having menopausal symptoms can really affect your life in a detrimental way. Not enough women talk about their menopause and there is still much uncertainty about what the menopause means and how it can be managed. I hope this website helps to empower you with necessary information to make informed decisions regarding any treatment you may take to help turn your menopause into a positive experience that does not negatively impact your life."

balance - a menopause support app by Dr Louise Newson

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