The guidance, designed to support women experiencing menopausal symptoms working for the NHS in England, has been described as a “great move forward”.
, the NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard called on other employers to issue similar guidance and “break the stigma” faced by those going through the transitional period.4 women on how menopause has impacted their mental health, and how they navigate it
“Menopause is not a health condition, it’s a stage of life, and I want all women facing this transition in the NHS to have access to the right support to stay in and thrive at work.” It also outlines the requirements for making a workplace ‘menopause-friendly’, including providing uniforms made out of suitable, breathable fabrics and giving employees the ability to control the temperature of the space they’re working in.Dr Shahzadi Harper
“It is great that workplaces are thinking along the lines of allowing flexibility in the workplace, because more and more of that is needed – some of the symptoms associated with the menopause can really throw women off on a daily basis,” she explains.
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