menopause
Menopause: guidance on support for NHS staff who are struggling with symptoms
NHS advice marks a cultural shift to foster openness and improve women’s working lives
03 Jan 2023
How you can help women with learning disabilities through menopause
Nurses need to make the most of resources available and ask questions related to menopause
08 Dec 2022
Flexible working offered to NHS nurses going through the menopause
‘Taboos need to be broken,’ says NHS England as health body publishes menopause guidance
28 Nov 2022
Brain fog: causes and coping strategies from menopause to long-COVID
Top tips on coping with debilitating brain fog when you need a clear head for work
11 Nov 2022
Sleep deprived? How to get a good rest, whatever your shift pattern
Find out what aids good sleep, whether you’re working nights or days
04 Nov 2022
Is your nurse uniform menopause-friendly?
Menopause-friendly uniforms would help with nurse retention, says RCN women’s health expert
18 Oct 2022
Women’s Health Strategy: where are the women with learning disabilities?
Attempt to bridge gender health divide is a missed opportunity
27 Sep 2022
Menopause at work: what if employers were required to make reasonable adjustments?
The workplace changes that could help nurses cope with debilitating symptoms
20 Sep 2022
Call for UK-wide free period products for nurses – and the breaks to change them
Campaigners urge nations to tackle period poverty and stigma, as Scotland passes new law
23 Aug 2022
Should NHS employers offer menopause leave to their staff?
Time off to manage symptoms could help retain nurses, but beware unintended consequences
23 Aug 2022
Menopause leave: NHS can be a ‘trailblazer’ and improve retention
More support for those experiencing symptoms could also help keep staff, says RCN forum chair
02 Aug 2022
Diagnostic overshadowing: the menopause and mental health
Menopause may be missed or misdiagnosed, preventing women from receiving the help they need
27 Jul 2022
Feeling menopausal? Don’t be embarrassed to ask for reasonable adjustments at work
Menopause symptoms are forcing women to give up on their careers, so employers must help
13 Jun 2022
Support nurses with menopause – or risk losing them, MPs told
Nurse says specialist advice and resources are vital as symptoms can often go unrecognised
24 Mar 2022
The menopause: symptoms, treatments and implications for women’s health and well-being
Enhance your knowledge of treatments and strategies available to manage menopausal symptoms
09 Feb 2022
Periods at work: why old-fashioned attitudes need to catch up with modern nursing
Lack of concessions for staff dealing with menstrual leaks and cramps must change
23 Nov 2021
Improving recognition and support for women experiencing the menopause
Enhancing your awareness of the effects the menopause can have on mental health
09 Nov 2021
Menopause symptoms at work: what support should you expect?
Heavy periods, brain fog and hot flushes can all take their toll, but help is available
23 Sep 2021