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British Standards Institue
Menstrual Equity in the Workplace - Webinar
Using the BSI standard on menstruation, menstrual health, and menopause to achieve menstrual equity in the workplace.
Many myths and fictions around menstruation and menopause are contributing to inequality in the workplace. Organizations that want to foster a more supportive workplace culture should join this free webinar on 30 May to learn the role that BS 30416:2023 can play in tackling the taboos, normalizing the subject, and making useful changes.
This webinar will cover
myth-busting;
supportive workplaces and inclusivity;
male allyship;
policy guidance;
a case study; and
a Q&A session.
For more information: Visit Menstrual Equity in the Workplace
News
New Menopause at Work Staff Learning Portal
Dear Oxford Brookes Staff
I hope this message finds you well.
I am excited to share a valuable new resource – The Menopause in the Workplace Staff Learning Portal Page at Oxford Brookes University. Is now Live, this platform aims to support our staff in navigating the various aspects of menopause. You will be able to find this portal page embedded in the Wellbeing and Resilience page.
On this page, you will find information about our online and in-person menopause cafe, access the Our OBU Menopause Toolkit brought to you by Henpicked, explore materials on managing menopause, and discover the Managers Information Pack. Additionally, we have introduced the Menopause Talk Point, where OBU staff will engage in open discussions on various menopause-related subjects. It's a significant step towards fostering a supportive and informed workplace environment.
Please take a moment to explore this valuable resource.
Best Regards,
Oxford Brookes University
Menopause In The Workplace Team
If you’ve been prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
You can get an HRT prescription prepayment certificate (HRT PPC) if you’ve been prescribed an eligible hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medicine.
What you’ll get
The HRT PPC costs £19.30 for 12 months.
It will cover all your eligible HRT prescriptions for that period, no matter how many different medicines you need. There’s no limit on the number of HRT prescription items you can get with it while it’s valid.
You’ll save money if you’re going to buy more than 2 prescription items in 12 months.
For more information please visit: Gov.uk
The World Health Organization and the International Menopause Society have designated October as World Menopause Month and 18 October is World Menopause Day.
During World Menopause Month, we're encouraging people to talk openly about menopause and its impact on working life and working practices.
Why don't you take the opportunity to join the Oxford Brookes Online Menopause café
Happy World Menopause Day!
Tuesday the 18th of October was World Menopause Day and the whole world join the conversation.
Check out some of our new resources added to our Social Media Page
Lets Talk About The Menopause: An article discussing the menopause and its impact on working age women. By Professor Simonetta Manfredi, Jill Childs and Maxine Fletcher
Passed Events
World Menopause Month Past Event October 2023
Website Announcement: Menopause in the Workplace - Recording Access.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who celebrated Menopause Awareness Month and World Menopause Day in October. Your support and participation have made this month a real success.
We have good news! You can now access the recorded sessions online.
Black Women In Menopause, Nina Kuypers: The Colourless Illusion of Menopause + Q&A Session
British Standards Institute, Nele Zgavc: Menstruation, Menstrual Health and Menopause in the Workplace.
If you have any questions email menopauseintheworkplace@brookes.ac.uk
Keynote Sessions: Available on Demand
Professor Jo Brewis Menopause in the Workplace .movMenopause in the Workplace
Watch Menopause in the Workplace, a keynote session by Professor Jo Brewis, Open University
Nina Kuypers .mov