The Menopause

The menopause is a common experience within the workforce, but one which you might not feel comfortable talking about, especially at work. That’s why we’ve compiled a page of our resources aimed at providing you with guidance and support for managing your menopausal symptoms and helping your colleagues manage theirs.

Have a browse of the resources below to see how we can help.

Menopause in the workplace

Recognising the impact menopause has on women is important – it’s a natural stage of life which will affect all women. There are three different stages within the menopause: Perimenopause, the...

Lived experience of the menopause: Tracey’s story

In this video series, Tracey, a project manager at NHS Scotland Assure, shares her story of going through the menopause. Tracey has been an NHS Scotland employee for over 20...

“Let’s talk about the menopause” – developing an awareness and support programme for staff

In this video series, Katrin discusses her team’s work in providing menopause support in the workplace. Katrin is a Speciality Doctor in Reproductive and Sexual Health, and Public Heatlh Lead...

Menopause Yoga

A menopause yoga session run by Caroline from Edinburgh Community Yoga. The session covers movements, breath work and relaxation to support menopause symptoms, with a particular focus on hot flushes,...

Improving sleep during the Menopause

In this video, Dr Jennifer Kanady, Senior Clinical Lead for Sleep at Big Health, discusses all things menopause-related, focusing particularly on the impact menopause can have on your sleep. This...

Providing effective menopause workplace support

In this presentation, Lindsey Millen, Policy and Development manager at Close the Gap, discusses some of the things employers can do to provide effective menopause support in the workplace, to...

Menopause: Policy into practice

In this presentation, Gillian Longmire, Head of People at Blue Triangle, discusses her experiences of implementing menopause policy and guidance across the workplace, providing great insight in to how you...

Lived experience of the menopause: Louise’s story

In this video series, Louise, a manager at NHS National Services Scotland, shares her experiences of going through the menopause. For more resources on the menopause, follow this link.

Menstrual Health and Menopause Guidance

Supporting women and those who menstruate to positively manage their menopause and menstrual health at work is crucial. This may be particularly true within health and social care where women...

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