Today, Monday 18 October, is World Menopause Awareness Day.
We are taking this opportunity to remind staff that NHS Lanarkshire has a Menopause at Work policy – https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/download/menopause-at-work-policy/Â
The aims of this policy are to:
- support women experiencing the menopause, and help them to minimise the impact it can have on them while at work
- create an environment where women feel confident enough to raise issues about their symptoms and ask for adjustments at work
- ensure all staff know and understand what the menopause is and have access to a policy where help and support within NHS Lanarkshire is clearly defined, and
- inform staff and managers about the potential symptoms of menopause, what the potential consequences can be and what support is available
NHS Lanarkshire aims to provide a safe environment where all employees are treated fairly and with dignity and where staff feel confident enough to raise issues relating to the menopause.
Women who choose to disclose that they are experiencing the menopause will be supported. This support will include the consideration of reasonable adjustments to help reduce the potential impact menopausal symptoms can have on women while they are at work.
