A note on language: While we predominantly talk about ‘women’ in relation to the menopause, we also recognise and appreciate that the menopause can impact trans and non-binary people who don’t identify as women in the same manner. Although unusual, menopause can still be experienced by a few trans masculine and non-binary identified people whose female characteristics may persist at this stage of their lives. They require the same support and flexibility in the workplace as others with similar symptoms (Source: CIPD – A Guide to Managing Menopause at Work, May 2021). The Trust acknowledges the menopause can also affect and impact our trans and non-binary colleagues, and this toolkit is there to support them through their menopause journey.
Please contact the Staff Experience Team for the password: StaffExperienceTeam@cntw.nhs.uk
Women’s Health Concerns HRT Benefits and risks.
Supportive website for LGBTQIA+ people, but a really useful website open for everyone to use.
Support for women experiencing early menopause.
Newson – A clinical centre of excellence run by doctors totally dedicated to women’s health and wellbeing.
Optima is our Occupational Health and Wellbeing provider, experts in dealing with the effects the working environment can have on our health.
They provide a range of services designed to support and improve our staff’s overall health and wellbeing, including:
Employee Assistance Programme provided by Vivup
Staff can access impartial, confidential advice from qualified counsellors via our Employee Assistance Programme provided by Vivup, who can help you with many different issues, including anxiety, bereavement, stress, depression, workplace issues, trauma, relationships, finances, and family difficulties.
Free app that allows you to track your symptoms, access personalised expert content, download a Health Report©, share stories in the community and lots more.
Several of these books are now available through the Trust’s library service. Library V4.1 (ntw.nhs.uk)
Looking to learn more? The library has a number of books about menopause you can use this link to see the catalogue Contents of CNTW Menopause › North East and Cumbria NHS Libraries catalogue
The Mind, Health and Wellbeing community is a safe space for people to come and talk about how our wellbeing is affected by work and how our wellbeing affects us at work too.
