Menopause Support
Looking after our workforce and supporting them is a critical priority. Good menopause care has both a direct and indirect impact on workforce retention, productivity, presenteeism and absenteeism.
Menopause support is available for all employees via menopause cafes – a safe space to talk with others about the menopause while enjoying a hot drink with cake! Find your nearest event here. This elearning course will also help the wellbeing of those affected by menopause, so they stay and thrive in the workplace. This course is designed for everyone. Whether you are a person transitioning through menopause, or if you are looking for information to help you support a colleague, employee, friend or relative who is experiencing symptoms of menopause.
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Saving cost on HRT prescription:
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment used to help menopause symptoms. It replaces the hormones oestrogen and progesterone, which fall to low levels as you approach the menopause.
- The main benefit of HRT is that it can help with most menopause symptoms, such as hot flushes, mood swings and vaginal dryness. It can also help prevent weakening of the bones (osteoporosis).
- For more information about taking HRT, side effects and alternatives to HRT, please visit nhs.uk
- A hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Prescription Prepayment Certificate costs £19.80 and will save you money if you need more than two prescribed qualifying HRT items in a year.
- A PPC for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) covers an unlimited number of some HRT medicines for 12 months, including if they’re prescribed for something other than menopause symptoms. Find out more about the HRT PPC from the NHS Business Services Authority website.
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