South East Care Group Launches Educational Webpage As Part Of Raising Awareness Around Perimenopause and Menopause
A family-run care home group is launching a webpage focused on educating its team members on the perimenopause and menopause, with the intention of starting an open conversation around the topic, on Friday 8th March in time for International Women’s Day.
Menopause can bring about a multitude of physical and emotional challenges, which can impact women’s health and well-being, and overall experience in the workplace. Symptoms can be challenging and leaving some people to feel out of their depth when knowing how to access help.
To address this gap, Nellsar Care Homes has created a three-stage plan starting with a dedicated webpage that highlights some of the common symptoms related to the perimenopause and menopause. Nellsar aims to empower all team members by sharing insights and advice around the menopause journey, and tools to navigate the significant life transition effectively.
Nellsar Care Homes has also committed to the Menopause Workplace Pledge which calls on employers to take positive action and support everyone affected by the menopause. In signing the pledge, Nellsar is committed to: recognising that the menopause is an issue in the workplace and women need support; talking openly, positively and respectfully about the menopause; and actively supporting and informing all team members impacted by the menopause.
The next phase will see Nellsar create a closed forum where team members can have access to further information and updates.
Leni Wood, Head of Nutrition and Wellness at Nellsar Care Homes, said: “In recent years, workplaces worldwide have increasingly recognised the importance of supporting women’s health and well-being. However, an aspect that has often been overlooked is perimenopause and menopause; although a natural biological process that affects women typically between the ages of 45 and 55, it has been relatively unspoken about until recent years.
“By understanding the menopause journey, we can help break down the barriers that make those affected by it feel isolated, stressed or embarrassed. The webpage’s primary objective is to educate all of our workforce inclusively about menopause and by making information around the subject available, we hope to open up communication within the workplace.”
The webpage will give team members access to an employee counselling service, along with informative featured articles and regular ‘of the moment’ news blogs with helpful links to online resources. Visitors to the page can learn about the physical and emotional changes associated with perimenopause and menopause, and understand how these changes may impact their professional lives.
Leni continued: “Ultimately, this webpage represents a significant step forward in addressing the often-overlooked issue of menopause in the workplace. By providing our team members with valuable knowledge and support, we hope it helps everyone affected to navigate this life transition with confidence, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally.
“Moreover, by promoting dialogue and understanding between employers and employees, this step contributes to the creation of more inclusive and supportive work environments for women of all ages. As the conversation around women’s health in the workplace continues to evolve, innovations like this webpage will play a crucial role in driving positive change and fostering greater equality and well-being for all.”
For more information on Nellsar, please visit www.nellsar.com
