
Menopause - Sources of information
Our menopause support page provides information, advice, tools, and resources to support you throughout your menopause journey, and to help you make informed choices and get the right help. There is also information for managers on what the menopause is, when it happens and how it can affect people, and how you can best support your team member at work
General Advice and Information
Independent advice about menopause, midlife and post-menopausal health |
This provides information on managing menopause, useful tips, videos and an insight into women’s stories |
This provides up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options |
This provides information and support to women diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, also known as Premature Menopause |
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Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Peer Support Service Support for those experiencing the menopause |
Long COVID and female hormones factsheet By Balance - The Menopause Support App This booklet is co-authored by Dr Louise Newson, GP and menopause specialist, and Dr Sarah Glynne, a GP with a special interest in women’s health and long COVID. |
Workplace Support
Menopause Awareness Session New menopause awareness e-learning session for all workforce colleagues. Get an overview of:
with scenarios to help understand the ways in which you can support yourself and others The session will take approximately 30 minutes. Access it here. |
UHP Menopause At Work Guidance This guidance is intended to help raise awareness of menopause transition and provide signposting to information and sources of support for colleagues and managers. |
Occupational Health & Wellbeing Menopause Information Sheet |
The Faculty of Occupational Medicine's (FOM) Royal College of Physicians |
Employee Assistance Provision (EAP) Call 03303 800658 for help and support 24/7, 365 days a year or visit the Vivup Wellbeing Platform for information on understanding menopause and self-help tools. |
Tool for enabling flexible working patterns and workplace adjustments to be considered by your manager. |
Resources and information to support your health and wellbeing. |
Videos & Apps
This video provides a helpful guide for colleagues who are experiencing the menopause |
This video provides a helpful guide for managers about supporting colleagues experiencing the menopause |
Balance Menopause Support App If you are looking for evidence based information and guidance on perimenopause and menopause use this free app |
Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause Watch the Channel 4 programme and hear Davina tell her story, busting midlife taboos from sex to hormone treatment |
is a FREE online platform for NHS colleagues -containing a collection of fitness videos and advice on hydration and practical bite-sized tips for managing the menopause: www.fit4thefight.org/nhs-welcome |
MyMindPal™, a mental fitness app that helps reduce your stress levels and enjoy life more. The app is free for UHP colleagues and available to download. To register / log-in visit: https://www.vivupbenefits.co.uk/. |
Podcasts
The Happy Menopause podcasts: www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast
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Rock My Menopause podcasts: https://rockmymenopause.com/resources
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My Menopause Doctor: www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/podcasts
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My Menopause and Me: https://www.menopauseandme.co.uk/en-gb/support-and-me/podcasts
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Clinical Organisations
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) Menopause Information
This provides an overview of menopause
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British Menopause Society (BMS)
Educates, informs and guides Healthcare professionals on menopause and all aspects of post reproductive health
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The patient arm of the British Menopause Society (BMS) providing confidential, independent advice to reassure and educate women of all ages about their gynaecological and sexual health, wellbeing and lifestyle concerns |
National Osteoporosis Society (NOS)
UK charity dedicated to ending the pain and suffering caused by osteoporosis
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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Types of treatments and interventions on offer to you
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