Menopause Friendly

Occupational Health is becoming central to menopause support in the workplace.

With growing focus from Government, regulators and employers on improving support for women’s health at work, organisations are now expected to take a more structured approach, including developing Menopause Action Plans.

This is where Occupational Health professionals play a crucial role. Our Certified Menopause Training Programme for Occupational Health Professionals, developed by Henpicked in partnership with the Society of Occupational Medicine, has been designed to help OH practitioners navigate this evolving landscape with confidence.

Menopause Friendly members receive one free place per member organisation on this training, so book your spot now. If you're not a member, paid places are available.

If your organisation would like access to opportunities like this, please get in touch to find out more about becoming a Menopause Friendly member.

Find out more below 👇

Menopause Friendly Accreditation, as assessed by our independent panel. 👏

Claire Pennell Assoc. CIPD, HR manager at Barcan+Kirby, said: “I’m so proud that we have received this accreditation. Normalising conversations to remove stigma around menopause has been key to creating an open and supportive working environment. The openness of our employees in sharing their personal experiences has been truly inspiring, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed and continues to support Barcan+Kirby in ensuring everyone feels they belong.”

Photo: Morag McDonald

Have you seen our Menopause Action Plan Toolkit? 👏

This toolkit has been designed to help our accredited organisations move beyond good intentions and into clear, practical action. Inside the toolkit members will find guidance and resources to help them build, review and evidence their menopause action plans, including:

✔ Guidance for organisations
✔ Action plan audits
✔ Policy writing checklists
✔ Risk assessment examples
✔ Evidence gathering tools
✔ Support for reviewing training programmes

In short, everything needed to help organisations turn commitment into meaningful change. This is exclusive to our Menopause Friendly Accreditation members. If your organisation wants access to resources like this and to be recognised as genuinely committed to supporting menopause in the workplace, it might be time to talk to us about membership and accreditation. 💬

Get in touch to find out more about becoming Menopause Friendly. 📩

A very special moment, delivering our Menopause Friendly 5th birthday honour to Ninja Theory’s Jade O'Kane and Beth Cates. And what a place to see it proudly displayed, alongside their BAFTAs! What a statement. 💜

Ninja Theory received our Trailblazer Honour for becoming the first organisation to be awarded Menopause Friendly and Menstruation Friendly Accreditation simultaneously, an incredible achievement. 👏

In a creative industry that’s traditionally male dominated, they chose to be proactive. They didn’t wait for people to struggle in silence. They opened up conversations about menstruation and menopause, built awareness across the studio and made practical, inclusive support part of everyday working life. 🤝

From studio-wide training and visible leadership support to inclusive facilities, the Black Hoodie Initiative, clear guidance and safe spaces for conversation, they’ve shown what it means to turn awareness into action. We love how thoughtful, practical and brave their approach has been. 😍

Huge congratulations to everyone at Ninja Theory. You really are trailblazers, here’s what Jade said on receiving the award:

"We’re so proud to have received this year’s Trailblazer Honour in recognition of our simultaneous accreditation achievement. Since the start of our journey to becoming both a Menstruation and Menopause Friendly Employer, we have enriched our open and inclusive culture even further by creating an environment where people feel comfortable to discuss topics that too often go unspoken. Ninja Theory remains dedicated to creating a workplace that encourages Ninjas to bring their authentic selves to work, so supporting those who menstruate and experience menopause felt like a natural next step in expanding the support we offer.”

We’re speaking at Onvero’s upcoming webinar focused on turning menopause insight into practical workplace action.

Our Directors, Deborah and Sally, join Kerry Kirk to explore how organisations can build clear, meaningful menopause action plans that support confidence, understanding and day-to-day inclusion.

Join us and be part of the conversation. Register now: https://www.onvero.org.uk/event/navigating-change-menopause-action-planning/

Join this timely Developing a Menopause Action Plan online training course from Westminster Insight to gain the clarity and confidence you need to meet the forthcoming Menopause Action Plan requirements.

With voluntary reporting of Menopause Action Plans beginning in April 2026 and legal obligations for mandatory reporting expected in 2027, this course equips you to plan early, respond proportionately and avoid the risk, cost and pressure of last-minute compliance.

Our founder, Deborah Garlick will explore how to develop a clear Menopause Action Plan strategy and understand how policy, workforce capability, engagement and practical adjustments fit together in practice. Benefit from employer case studies, highlighting best practice and demonstrating what works in real workplaces.

By the end of the course, you will have a clear strategy, a practical roadmap and the confidence to take informed, meaningful action. Take this opportunity to build a supportive, forward‑thinking approach that benefits your employees, strengthens your culture and positions your organisation as a responsible, forward‑thinking employer.

We have a special discount code for you, DG20, which provides a 20% discount and is valid up until the day of the training: https://www.westminsterinsight.com/training-courses/developing-a-menopause-action-plan/

Congratulations to Kinly on achieving the Menopause Friendly Accreditation 👏

This recognition reflects their commitment to building a workplace culture where people feel supported, understood and empowered at every stage of their career.

To achieve this, they focused on meaningful, practical action:
⭐️ Creating space for open and honest conversations
⭐️ Introducing a dedicated menopause leave policy
⭐️ Providing visible support networks, mentors and resources

But beyond policies, this is about culture, ensuring their people feel confident to speak up, access support and bring their full selves to work. Because when people feel supported, they can truly thrive. 🤩

A to standing outside the Royal Lancaster London as we prepared to launch the very first Menopause Friendly Employer Awards.

At the time, recognising employers for their commitment to menopause felt ambitious. Necessary, yes, but ambitious. We believed organisations should be acknowledged for doing this work properly; for listening, learning and putting meaningful support in place.

Looking back, we’re incredibly proud of how far the Awards have come...and we’re only just getting started....

Endometriosis at work isn’t just a health issue, it’s a workplace priority. Our latest article dives into a recent £26K tribunal case, showing why supporting women’s health isn’t optional. With tribunals on the rise and accountability growing, we look at what employers must do to lead the way. Read more and ensure your workplace is ready:

https://menstruationfriendly.co.uk/news/endometriosis-at-work-what-this-26000-tribunal-means-for-employers/

By gaining our independent, expert-assessed accreditation, Holland & Barrett have demonstrated a real commitment to supporting colleagues at every stage of their lives, including menopause.

This accreditation recognises organisations that go beyond promises to create genuinely supportive, inclusive workplaces for those affected by menopause.

At Holland & Barrett, wellbeing is a priority, and menopause is no exception. By embedding real, lasting change, they’ve shown a strong commitment to:

✅ A workplace culture where menopause is understood and supported
✅ Practical policies that make a meaningful difference
✅ Training to empower managers and colleagues to have confident conversations
✅ Creating an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and able to thrive

Menopause friendly workplaces retain talented employees AND boost engagement, improve wellbeing, and enhance workplace culture for everyone.

Could your organisation be next? Find out more about the Menopause Friendly Accreditation:

www.menopausefriendly.co.uk