Support for specific issues

With three quarters of our workforce being female and more than two thirds aged between 40 and 64, we know it's important to offer additional consideration, support, and adjustments during perimenopause and menopause.

If you need extra support, you will be treated with dignity and understanding. We encourage healthy working practices and have arrangements in place to help support your wellbeing.

If symptoms are affecting you

Tell your manager if you begin to experience symptoms that may impact your ability to perform your role, or when you feel you need additional support. Arrange a meeting to discuss the support you need and the steps you and your manager can take to make sure you are supported. 

The support you get will depend on what you need in your role. It may take the form of physical work place adjustments, wellbeing support from our employee assistance programme, or peer support from colleagues through the Women's Network and menopause channel.

Support at work

Women's Network menopause channel

Join the menopause channel of the Women's Network​ for peer support, events and Menopause cafés, health and wellbeing ideas, and information sharing.

Menopause support playlist

If you or someone you know is going through the menopause, we've created a collection of resources in the menopause support playlist on My Learning. 

You can find information and resources to help you with issues such as: 

• managing your menopause
• dealing with challenges and thriving at work
• supporting colleagues
• guidance for line managers to manage and support women going through the menopause at work
• identifying appropriate workplace changes or adjustments 

Workplace adjustment passports

A Workplace Adjustments Passport is used to support positive conversations about adjustments you may need in the workplace. 

The passport supports you and your manager to discuss, agree, and record adjustments.

Essex Working Well

Part of the Essex Wellbeing Service, Working Well provides free workplace health and wellbeing support, including online learning about managing menopause in the workplace. 

Find more information and links to the resources on our public wellbeing services and websites page.

Women's Health Concern

The Women's Health Concern is part of the British Menopause Society (BMS). 

They provide a confidential, independent service to inform and reassure women about their gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health.

They provide in formation such as:

• factsheets on menopause and related issues for women and their partners
• a Menopause Wellness Hub for perimenopause, menopause, and the years to come
• recommending reading