Menopause Survive and Thrive Kit
for school staff
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This website was created for colleagues at Devonport High School for Boys (DHSB) in Plymouth, Devon, UK, but everyone is welcome to use it to learn more about the Menopause.
Welcome!
Welcome!
This Google Site is intended as a 'one-stop-shop' for school staff to be able to find out more about the menopause.
You can quickly find answers but there are links to in-depth information if you want to know more.
The Menopause Charity
The Menopause Charity
The Menopause Charity works to help everyone understand perimenopause and menopause so no one needlessly suffers.
Scan the QR code opposite to learn more. #OwnYourMenopause
World Menopause Day
World Menopause Day
The British Menopause Society (BMS) has produced a range of videos and fact sheets for World Menopause Day.
You can access these resources by scanning the QR code opposite.
World Menopause Day - 18th October
DHSB Menopause Policy FAQs
DHSB Menopause Policy FAQs
DHSB has a new Menopause Policy.
Click the image above to access FAQs about this policy.
The DHSB Menopause Policy is currently being finalised. Keep checking back for the FAQs.
Useful links:
Overview of the Menopause
Overview of the Menopause
Click the image above to access a document giving an NHS Overview of the Menopause.
If you would like more in-depth information, please click on the links below:
NHS Website - NHS England - Menopause
NHS Scotland Inform - Treating Menopause Symptoms
20-menopause-in-the-workplace.pdfMenopause and Well-Being in the Workplace
Menopause and Well-Being in the Workplace
Education Support is a charity which exists to support education professionals in the UK.
It has a section of its website dedicated to Menopause in the Workplace, with a downloadable guide. Click the image above to access this guide.
The web page also has links to guides on well-being:
The policy will be posted here once it has been finalised
DHSB Menopause Policy Document
DHSB Menopause Policy Document
The Menopause: Tips from DHSB colleaguesTips from DHSB Colleagues
Tips from DHSB Colleagues
Supporting someone through the menopause
Supporting someone through the menopause
It can be really tough to know how to support someone going through the menopause.
This link to NHS Inform should provide a starting point: NHS Inform
Menopause and teaching - your stories
Menopause and teaching - your stories
Education Support helpline
Education Support helpline
The Education Support charity offer a free helpline for education staff needing support and advice:
08000 562 561
Take Time for Yourself!
Remember to make time for yourself.
We often spend a lot of time worrying about the future which can be really exhausting!
Try to stay in the present doing things that make you feel happy and fulfilled.
Why not join a group or volunteer?
Do It - is an online platform that links people to volunteering opportunities:
Womens Health Concern Charity Factsheets
Womens Health Concern Charity Factsheets
A range of detailed factsheets providing information and advice on gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health issues. The factsheets can be downloaded in PDF format or printed directly from the website.
Making the workplace a kinder place
Making the workplace a kinder place
CIPD is a charity with extensive information for employees and employers on how to make the workplace a place to develop people.
CIPD offer menopause guidance for managers: CIPD Guidance
Menopause Cafe
Menopause Cafe
At a Menopause Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause.
Events run all over the country and you can find a calendar here:
Menopause Cafe Calendar
I hope you have found this Google Site useful. If you have any feedback, suggestions or questions. Please get in touch using the contact details below.
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