Study Day for Occupational Health Nurses
Friday 20th May 2022
via zoom, 930-4pm
£120
Menopause and work. What does one have to do with the other?
Sometimes nothing. And it would be great if that was always the case.
But did you know?
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8 out of 10 women experiencing menopause in the UK will be working.
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Women aged over 50 are the fastest growing demographic in the UK workplace.
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During perimenopause, 75% get symptoms, 25% describe them as 'moderate' or severe'
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60% say symptoms have negative effect at work (CIPD)
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Half of individuals don't seek medical help (Faculty of Occupational Medicine)
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Workplace support can make a huge difference to wellbeing and productivity at this time
Come and learn about how menopause affects the workplace, how staff can be well supported and how occupational health nurses can be key in changing the workplace experience of menopause.
930 Welcome and introductions
945 Menopause – what happens and what’s normal?
1030 How menopause affects women at work – chats with real women
1100 break
1130 Symptom management non-HRT/lifestyle
1210 Symptom management HRT – where are we now?
1250 Discussion
1pm. lunch
2pm How can OH advise and support?
230pm How workplaces can help – reasonable adjustments/guidance/policies
3pm short break
310pm Peppy Menopause support
320 Menopause friendly’ workplaces
330 Final Q&A
345pm Looking forward
4pm End (on time, we promise!)