Supporting colleagues with menopause
How we support colleagues with menopause, what it is, who it affects, support from your manager and at work, menopause leave.
A key focus for Renfrewshire Council is to support the health and wellbeing of colleagues by providing a work environment where you can thrive and fulfil your potential.
We recognise that there may be times when it can be difficult for colleagues who are affected by menopause.
Our menopause guidance and support aims to:
- raise awareness about menopause and how symptoms can affect colleagues at work
- encourage colleagues to ask for supports so they can continue to thrive and fulfil their potential at work
- provide tools and guidance to help colleagues discuss their experience of menopause in a trusting environment and engage in constructive conversations
- educate managers on how they can support colleagues affected by menopause symptoms
- signpost to other support like counselling and Occupational Health Services.
Read the
Supporting menopause at work policy [288KB]
World Menopause Day 18 October 2024
The theme for this year is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Read the
Menopause video transcript - what is Hormone Replacement Therapy [111KB]
The different types of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Read the
Menopause video transcript - different types of Hormone Replacement Therapy [119KB]
Discussing with your healthcare professional
Read the
Menopause video transcript - discussing with your healthcare practitioner [127KB]
Menopause Matters podcast
You can find out more out menopause by listening to Dr Heather Currie and Ruth Delvin in their podcast Menopause Matters, let's talk menopause.
Menopause diary
It can be a really good idea to focus on certain areas which are having an impact on your overall health and wellbeing. It's a simple and recognised way of keeping an eye on certain symptoms, even for a short period of time. Whether it's a food, sleep or hot flush diary it can be a good starting point to gaining a good quality of life. Download an use the
Menopause diary [421KB]
.
Please share your feedback
Whether you are experiencing menopause yourself, or you are supporting someone who is, we hope you will find the information and resources helpful. Please share any feedback you have about our support for menopause by completing this short survey (Microsoft Forms) by Friday 15 November 2024.
