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Menopause in the Workplace By Caroline Jennings, Specialist Employment Barrister Menopause occurs when those with a menstrual cycle stop menstruating. The lead up to this can take up to 10 years – this is known as the perimenopause. Menopause affects around 90 percent of those who menstruate, usually between the ages of 45 and 55.

Diane Danzebrink: Turning Personal Struggle into Global Change Diane Danzebrink is living proof that personal adversity can be transformed into a powerful force for change. Today, she is widely recognised as a leading voice in the conversation around menopause and mental health, but her journey to becoming a campaigner, consultant, and educator began with her

Taking care of yourself in the sandwich years By Lesley Waldron, Women’s Health Coach The sandwich years refers to those years in which we can find ourselves caring for young families as well as elderly relatives. Being a carer for either age group can be intense but for those who find themselves dealing with both

BS 30416: A practical guide to workplace menopause & menstrual health support By BSI According to BSI research, 71% of women in the UK believe it would be helpful for organisations to have formal policies covering personal health and wellbeing issues such as menopause, menstruation, difficult pregnancies or miscarriage. Yet only 4% say they are

Why Wait Until Menopause to Figure It Out? By Lindsay Randerson – Women’s Health Coach & Holistic Therapist I’ve spent years working closely with women at all stages of life, from high-performing entrepreneurs to overwhelmed mothers, and every version in between. And one pattern I see time and time again? We wait until things get

What If I Can’t Take HRT? By Hannah Charman, Medical Herbalist HRT is hailed as being the answer to all our menopause prayers, but it’s not for everyone. Some women are advised not to use it for medical reasons, particularly those who’ve been through treatment for an oestrogen sensitive cancer. Others have a family history

Menopause Toolkit for Women University of Aberdeen By Linda Engles CPsychol In my role at the University of Aberdeen, I am incredibly lucky to wear two very different but related hats; one is supervising a PhD project on menopause and the other is the chair of the Staff Menopause Network.   The research project has been

In this article, Lynda tells the story of a potentially embarrassing situation and how it serves to perfectly illustrate how reasonable adjustments can help to make menopause in the workplace more manageable for everyone involved…  Small considerations can make a big difference  By Lynda Bailey – Founder of Making Menopause Work  I’m known for being

Shining a Neurodivergent Light on Menopause Support in the Workplace By Mel Wakeman MSc. RNutr(Sci), Registered Nutritionist Menopause is a deeply individual experience, with symptoms affecting people in vastly different ways. While discussions around menopause have increased, there remains a gap in understanding how it intersects with neurodivergence. By adopting an intersectional approach, we can

The Sleep Struggle in Menopause by Steve Woods – Hypnotist Did you know that up to 60% of menopausal women experience sleep disturbances, including insomnia, night sweats, and difficulty staying asleep? For many women, menopause brings unpredictable sleep patterns that affect mood, energy, and daily performance. Sleep is essential for mental clarity, physical recovery, and

Equality and Menopause By Lynda Bailey – Founder of Making Menopause Work For me, menopause has always been about equality. We don’t have any choice other than to experience menopause. So is it such an unreasonable request to ask to be supported at work through what can be a very challenging time? I think not.

Perimenopause & Strength Training Why it’s vital and how to make it happen By Claire Callaghan – B.PTY MSC Chartered Physiotherapist Perimenopausal women in the UK face a 1 in 2 lifetime risk of bone fracture, and the loss of up to 20% of their bone mass in the 5-7 years post menopause. This loss

World Menopause Day is held on the 18th October every year. Its purpose is to raise awareness of menopause and highlight support options available.

This year’s theme is Menopause Hormone Therapy, although most people are more familiar with the term Hormone Replacement Therapy. (HRT)

So, what do I know about HRT?

This month Lynda has been out and about, firstly, at the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Conference. The conference was in London with over 300 attendees. She met some great people and is looking forward to continuing some of the menopause conversations.  Lynda then teamed up with PC Shendy Blakemore from West Midlands Police