Menstrual Health At Work

The shocking truth about Menopause education: who is checking the biology?

The shocking truth about Menopause education: who is checking the biology?by: Fiona CatchpowlePublished on: 21/09/2026

Menopause education should leave people feeling informed, capable, and better able to understand their bodies. It should not frighten them into believing that they are deficient or direct them towards a predetermined solution.

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The shocking truth about Menopause education: who is checking the biology?

Are You Ready for the New Equality Action Plan?

Are You Ready for the New Equality Action Plan?by: Fiona CatchpowlePublished on: 11/09/2026

The government has set out 18 evidence-informed actions across five areas of workplace gender equality. Six specifically relate to supporting employees experiencing menopause:

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Are You Ready for the New Equality Action Plan?

Has the new ISO standard changed the definition of menopause?

Has the new ISO standard changed the definition of menopause?by: Fiona CatchpowlePublished on: 09/09/2026

BS ISO 45010 lets organisations build menstruation and menopause support into how they already manage workplace health and safety. But is this new ISO document re-defining menopause?

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Has the new ISO standard changed the definition of menopause?

Menstrual Health & Menopause Lunch & Learns

Better workplace support starts with better understanding.

FREE TO ATTEND during September & October*

Start time: 12.15 (prompt)

Each presentation is 30 mins long. Followed by the option to stay on the call for a further 15 min of casual conversation.

Delivered by a Menopause Doula & Menstrual Health Mentor

Spaces are limited

*Register for employer information

Our introductory Lunch & Learn sessions are currently free to attend, giving employees the opportunity to experience practical, accessible menstrual health and menopause education.

HR and wellbeing leads can register their interest in bringing the ongoing Lunch & Learn programme to their workplace, giving employees continued access at no cost to them.

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