Women's Health

Joanne Aitken: Why We Need to Talk About Menopause at Work

Around 4 million women aged 45–55 are working, and 5 million over 50 are part of the UK workforce: an increase of 39% in the past decade.

Lucinda Quigley: Menopause Action Plans Risk Failing Without Cultural Change

With the introduction of voluntary menopause action plans, are organisations truly ready, or simply compliant on paper?

Hybrid Work and Menopause Raise Concerns Over Women’s Bone Health

Women can lose up to 2% of bone density per year during the menopausal transition due to a rapid drop in oestrogen levels.

Midlife Health Support Linked To Women’s Retention At Work

Support for women's midlife health is a key factor in employee retention and workplace wellbeing, according to a new study.

HR Leaders Urged to Address Menopause Support Gap in the Workplace

New research has shed light on the impact menopause is having on women’s participation and progression at work.

Understanding the Gender Health Gap and Women’s Health Inequalities 

Promoting research focused on women’s health issues is imperative for gaining a better understanding and improving the treatment of gender-specific conditions.

Millennials Most Likely to Miss Cervical Cancer Screenings, Research Finds

Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable cancers, with almost all cases avoidable through vaccination and regular screening.

Calls for Legal Right to Paid Leave for Fertility Treatment

A Ten Minute Rule Bill to Parliament is calling for a statutory right to paid time off for fertility appointments.

Dr Mary-Clare Race: Government’s Menopause Action Plans Are a Wake-up Call for Employers

Menopause is an inevitable part of women's lives. Yet for a long time, workplaces have acted as if it doesn’t exist. That era is long past.

First UK Accreditation for Severe Menstrual Health Aims to Transform Workplace Support

The initiative comes in response to concerns that conditions like premenstrual dysphoric disorder are poorly understood by employers.
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