Menopause

Policies, guidance and resources

Speak to your manager about the following policies (available on the intranet).

Employee assistance programme – an independent and confidential staff benefit provided by LCC. Access CBT to manage symptoms or counselling if appropriatePhone: 0800 0542 301, or book an appointment online: employeeassistance.org.uk (use the access code – lccsupport)
E-mail the Employee Support Team – employeesupport@lancashire.gov.uk
Join the supportive LCC Menopause Teams forumfor peer support (e-mail employeesupport@lancashire.gov.uk to join)

Henpicked Menopause in Minutes https://vimeo.com/610686690 Password Hormones2021
British Menopause Society (external link) (BMS) - find a menopause specialist, (website offering a list of BMS-recognised menopause specialists)
The Menopause Exchange (external link)- website offering independent advice about the menopause, midlife and post-menopausal health
Managing your menopause - colleague support pack from Henpicked
Henpicked - Health and wellbeing information including menopause guidance

Demystifying the menopause in the workplace - a short workshop that supports managers and employees in exploring symptoms of the menopause, its effect on those suffering in the workplace and signposting to relevant support available.
Menopause – an overview for line managers – a short workshop that supports managers to understand the impact symptoms of the menopause can have on employees and equip them with ideas and confidence to discuss in the workplace and signpost to further support available.
Difficult conversations, positive impacts - This session aims to support supervisors and managers to recognise when a difficult conversation is needed, build their confidence and skills to have an effective conversation and achieve positive outcomes.

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