Women are overburdened, we all know that don’t we. And, as women, we need to do something about it ourselves says Dr Samantha Graham. She has a great way of bringing the message to the masses by advocating the power of No for women at risk of chronic disease. Dr Graham is a writer of […]

The Fourth Special Report – Menopause and the workplace: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2022–2023, was published on 24 January. In the report, ministers have rejected a proposal from the Women and Equalities Committee to introduce ‘Menopause Leave’ pilots to support those going through menopause. Many women need to however take […]

Menopause and brain fog – expert advice on how to alleviate symptoms and regain you mind. You might have watched the new Channel 4 documentary presented by Davina McCall titled ‘Sex, Mind and the Menopause’. The programme explored the affects of menopause on the mind, symptoms that are experiences by many women, yet often less […]

Women in the UK blame increased stress at work for the reason they are likely to be leaving their jobs within the next two year. Nearly half (47%) of the women reported considering quitting their jobs due to stress. This is just one of the alarming UK-findings from Deloitte’s latest UK report ‘Women@Work’.  The study […]

Over half (54%) of UK businesses do not currently have any dedicated menopause support in place within their organisation, such as practical or emotional support for employees to help them manage their symptoms and quality of life. However, research from Peppy, the B2B digital health and wellness platform, also revealed that menopause support is gaining momentum: an […]

Bupa has extended its women’s health support with the launch of a new Menopause HealthLine for health insurance customers and Bupa employees. Rolled out in time for World Menopause Day on October 18th, it offers access to menopause-trained nurses for advice and guidance on managing symptoms. Around eight in every ten women will experience symptoms […]

Peppy, the B2B digital health and wellness platform, has launched a menopause resources pack to empower companies to help their employees when they need the most support. Directed at employers, it includes expert guidance on the menopause, the impact on employees and organisations, and how to help staff. Mridula Pore, CEO of Peppy, said: “Many companies really […]

Women’s health must become more of a priority for employers – and they must provide emotional support to their female staff, too. According to Cheryl Brennan, executive director for health and benefits at Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing, common conditions such as endometriosis, the menopause, mental health including post-natal depression and peri-menopausal anxiety and fertility […]