Menopause affects many people at work – particularly in the VCSE and Health & Social Care sectors, where women make up 73% of the workforce. It’s up to all of us to create a supportive environment where women feel supported and included.

This workshop is designed for everyone, whether you’re going through menopause or seeking information on how to support your colleagues and others around you. We’ll cover:

• What is menopause and perimenopause
• Common physical, psychological, and cognitive symptoms
• Myths, stigma, and breaking taboos
• The impact of menopause on work and volunteering
• Self-management strategies and sources of help
• Understanding workplace support and adjustments
• Where to go for further support and information

Why is this important? Around 3 in 4 menopausal women experience symptoms, and for 1 in 4 these are moderate to severe. However only 46% feel able to disclose their symptoms at work due to fear of negative perception (British Menopause Society).

Join us to improve understanding of menopause and how to advocate your wellbeing.

Who can attend

For staff and volunteers.

The workshop is fully-funded for employees of VCSE organisations and small health & social care organisations based in the Wakefield District.

Our trainer

Rachel Hale is a Menopause in the Workplace facilitator, trained by Henpicked who are a leading organisation that help create menopause friendly workplaces.

Rachel brings insights on how this can work in VCSE organisations – as part of Nova’s specialist Adviser Team who support organisations of all shapes and sizes. Rachel led Nova’s journey to becoming an accredited Menopause Friendly employer and managed a district-wide initiative Me & Menopause working with 10 organisations who delivered menopause awareness and support sessions.

More details

• Format: The workshop is delivered in person and will be interactive, combining facilitated discussion, practical scenarios and case studies, reflective exercises and signposting to resources and support.
• More dates: Available dates can be found on Nova's Website, and we will have more dates in the new year.
• Private workshops: We can run a private workshop for your team at your venue if you have over 8 staff/volunteers you’d like to complete this training. Contact us if you’d like to arrange a fully-funded session.
• Enquiries: If there are any adjustments we can make to the workshop to make it accessible to you, or you have any questions, please reach out to our team.

Contact details: info@nova-wd.org.uk or 01924 367418

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About Nova

Nova Wakefield District is a local charity that supports charities, community groups and social enterprises working in Wakefield District. Registered charity number: 1143640