MENOPAUSE NEWS
New University Comic Brings Menopause in the Workplace to Life
Navigating Menopause in the Workplace is a new comic looking to transform how workplaces understand and support menopause. It has been developed by postgraduate researcher Chithramali Rodrigo from the University of Aberdeen as part of her PhD research into supporting women experiencing menopause at work. The project brings together a cross-disciplinary team. The comic is written by Chithramali Rodrigo and Professor Christopher Murray, Chair of Comics Studies and Director of the Comics Studies Creative Research Hub at the University of Dundee. The project was funded by Henpicked through its Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards, with Deborah Garlick and Sally Leech from Henpicked supporting its development. Thanks to this funding, the comic is available free of charge to everyone.
The comic follows the story of Melanie as she begins to experience menopause symptoms. It charts her journey from uncertainty and confusion through to diagnosis and, ultimately, to raising awareness in her workplace - leading to better understanding, practical adjustments and more open conversations. It highlights practical workplace measures that can make a meaningful difference, including desk fans, flexible working hours, shorter breaks and changes to uniforms. It also addresses the wider impact of symptoms on wellbeing, productivity and career decisions.
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What Employers Need To Know
In the latest Spring issue of Menopause Matters magazine, out now, Deborah Garlick provides a clear update on the truth about Menopause Action Plans and progress in the workplace. It is important that all employers do understand their responsibilities and requirements.
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Why Masking Tape Is For Man Sheds, Not Menopause
In his latest blog, in our Menopause Man Shed, Dr Ben Sinclair talks about masking menopause symptoms in the workplace.
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Menopause Myth Number 9
Myth #9: "You have to choose either a complementary therapy, or an alternative option or HRT."
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Menopause Myth Number 10
Myth #10: "HRT is expensive."
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THE WORKPLACE
If you are an employer... we can help you get ahead with your Menopause Action Plan, before it becomes mandatory in 2027
From April 2026 large employers should voluntarily publish an Equality (or Menopause) Action Plan; by 2027 this becomes mandatory. The plan must cover menopause support (alongside gender pay gap action). To help with that we can now offer companies and organisations, large or small, the opportunity to subscribe to the Digital Version of Menopause Matters and enable their employees/members access to the online magazine.
Email us for further information and pricing using the link below. Providing an indication of how many employees/members you would like to have access would be most helpful.
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We Can Help Business and Organisations.. Online or Face-to-Face
Dr Heather Currie MBE and Ruth Devlin offer online or in-person educational sessions across all sectors including large and small and community groups and employers.
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Menopause Matters, Let's Talk Podcasts
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After Listening...
We really appreciate you taking time to listen to any, or all, of our podcasts and we'd love to know what you think. This can really help inform our future episodes, ensuring they address your questions or concerns.
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Menopause Matters information is available via Amazon Alexa
Menopause Matters will be providing answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around menopause via Amazon's cloud-based voice service, Alexa.
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