Menopause

Policies, resources and further support

Internal sources

Documents and policies

• Flexible working policy
• Menopause statement
• Risk assessment template(DOCX, 47KB)
• Guidance for completing risk assessment(PDF, 79KB)

Wellbeing support and information

• Employee assistance programme– advice, 'in the moment' help, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to manage symptoms or counselling if appropriate
• Wellbeing in People Services – advice and support
• Self-care checklist(DOCX, 24KB)

Training

• LCC training and development opportunities
• Monthly lunch and learn sessions via Teams – e-mail employeesupport@lancashire.gov.uk for more information
• Health and wellbeing training courses with Lancashire Adult Learning - available to anyone living in Lancashire

Managers can also contact Lancashire Adult Learning for free training sessions for groups of 8 or more. This includes menopause and nutrition, managing the menopause, menopause and sleep, and yoga for menopause, as well as a wide range of general wellbeing sessions. E-mail employeesupport@lancashire.gov.uk for more information.

External sources

About menopause, signs and symptoms

• Henpicked Menopause in Minutes (password required Hormones2021)
• NHS - menopause signs and symptoms
• Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) - information and support on very early menopause.
• Henpicked menopause hub – podcasts, videos and reading on all aspects of menopause and coping with symptoms
• Balance - learn about perimenopause and menopause, download an app to track symptoms
• The Menopause Exchange - independent advice about the menopause, midlife and post-menopausal health

Treating symptoms

• NICE guidelines on menopause treatment - guidelines of recommended medical treatments for health professionals and patients
• Women's Health Concern – the patient section of the British Menopause Society (BMS) - find a menopause specialist, access factsheets, videos and has an e-mail advisory service with a menopause nurse (donation required)
• Herbal remedies and complementary medicines for menopause symptoms. Find a medical herbalist near you on the National Institute of Medical Herbalist website.

Connecting with others

• LCC Menopause Teams forum– peer support via Teams
• Menopause matters ask questions, search for information and join the discussion forum
• The Menopause Mind Hub – peer support via social media

Inclusive resources

• Lancashire BME network - culturally sensitive counselling if you need some to talk to who understands specific cultural challenges
• Queer menopause - inclusive resources, podcasts, groups, research, book recommendations and much more for LGBTQIA+ and other groups that may be insufficiently represented in mainstream discussion
• Science on the spectrum - inclusive resources for underrepresented groups including neurodivergent
• ADHD and the Menopause – NHS advice on the impact of hormonal fluctuation of symptoms

Managers supporting staff

• CIPD menopause at work: guide for people managers
• ACAS – managing the menopause at work
• Equality and Human Rights Commission - Menopause and the Equality Act 2010, short explainer videos about legal obligations and top tips for supporting workers experiencing menopause
• Henpicked manager information pack