The UK’s Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces mandatory menopause action plans for employers with 250+ employees from 2027. Voluntary adoption begins April 2026. Here’s what HR teams need to know, and why compliance alone won’t protect your people. The UK is introducing significant workplace obligations related to menopause support that will take legal effect from […]

The statistics are staggering. 69% of people in the UK believe women face discrimination at work due to menopause. 17% of menopausal women have considered leaving their jobs due to lack of support, and 6% have already left. Almost 900,000 women in the UK have left their jobs because of menopausal symptoms. But here’s what […]

Managing your peri-menopausal exhaustion with EFT. Here’s how to boost your energy naturally during menopause. EFT is a natural energy boost during menopause, so here’s how to do it. Literally, tap along and read what I’ve written, out loud or in your head. First, tap on the side of your hand. (the bit just down […]

What was it again? Where does your brain fog show up? Forgetting words? Forgetting to do things? Losing track of time and space? I totally believe I have a version of time blindness with mine – this is a true story from this year. (and the past 3 if I’m honest).  I KNOW my mums […]

Ah, I’m so glad you asked. Because all of the internet advice might feel a bit bloody annoying to you. 1) Lower your stress. Right, thanks Barbara, but how the hell are you actually supposed to do that? 2) Exercise more. Ah, yes. Of course! Easy peasy. (except I’m dead on the sofa, and feel […]

One of the most unsettling feelings that can come with peri-menopause is overwhelm. Like you want to stop the world and get off. Even just the ping of an email notification can set you off. As your hormones change – namely a decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels, you can experience a range of symptoms […]

If you’re being kicked in the t*ts by the menopause right now, here are some practical tips and ideas to help. 1.Speak to your doctor & check you’re on the right levels of HRT (or your preferred alternative) 2. Watch TV that makes you laugh, I recommend some classic Peter Kay. 3. Move – whether […]

Hormonal shifts that bring about a range of physical and emotional challenges in the 10 yrs prior to menopause is known as the peri-menopause. From hot flashes and mood swings to sleep disturbances and anxiety, these symptoms can disrupt daily life. While there are various methods for managing menopausal symptoms, one powerful yet often overlooked […]