Menopause Friendly

06/01/2026

Is your organisation part of our Menopause Friendly membership?

You'll be receiving our brand-new International Women’s Day 2026 resource pack. It’s full of everything you need to plan, promote, and run inclusive events that support all women in your workplace.

With templates, campaign guides, toolkits and videos, this year’s pack is designed to help you keep inclusion meaningful and not just performative.

Not yet joined us? Now’s the time, please get in touch to find out more.

05/01/2026

Menopause Action Plans are no longer a future consideration or a nice-to-have. They are now written into UK employment law and represent one of the most significant advances in workplace inclusion in decades.

For too long, menopause at work was misunderstood, minimised or ignored altogether. Today, that has changed.

Menopause support is moving from informal good practice to a clear legal and strategic requirement for employers.

But a Menopause Action Plan that genuinely works is about far more than compliance. It is about culture, leadership and long-term impact. Find out more in our latest article on our website now.

01/01/2026

A new year and continued momentum. Thank you to every organisation choosing to make menopause visible, supported and understood in 2025. As 2026 begins, we’re proud to keep building on the progress made through education, inclusion and practical change.

24/12/2025

Wishing all our wonderful Menopause Friendly members a very Merry Christmas.

Your leadership, care and commitment have set the standard for what a truly supportive workplace looks like, and in 2026, that will matter more than ever.

Thank you for being part of our growing community. We can’t wait to share even more with you in the new year, including our International Women’s Day resource pack launching in January.

Here’s to a happy, healthy Christmas and a confident start to 2026.

23/12/2025

As we say goodbye to 2025 and start looking towards 2026, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the conversation about women’s health at work has moved on. This is no longer about awareness days or good intentions. It’s about employment rights, accountability and meaningful action.

The pace is picking up. Expectations are rising. And employers who wait risk being left behind. Find out in Deborah Garlick's latest blog:

https://menopausefriendly.co.uk/2025-into-2026-direction-is-clear-time-to-act-is-now/

19/12/2025

International Women’s Day 2026…

Our brand-new IWD resource pack lands in member inboxes in January 2026. It’s full of everything you need to plan, promote, and run inclusive events that support all women in your workplace.

With templates, campaign guides, toolkits and videos, this year’s pack is designed to help you keep inclusion meaningful and not just performative.

Already a member? You’re all set.
Not yet joined us? Now’s the time, please get in touch to find out more.

18/12/2025

Thanks to a sneak peek from the brilliant Kate Muir, we’re delighted to share news of a truly groundbreaking book coming in January: Autistic Menopause by Dr Rachel Moseley and Prof Julie Gamble-Turner, illustrated by Rose Matthews. 😍

This much-needed guide explores the intersection of menopause and autism, offering insight and support not just for autistic people navigating the menopausal transition, but also for those around them. 🤝

At Menopause in the Workplace by Henpicked and Menopause Friendly, we were honoured to fund the research alongside Bournemouth University, helping to shine a light on an area that has been overlooked for far too long.

Thank you Kate for the early look, we can’t wait for this to reach the hands of those who need it most. 🤩

16/12/2025

We're delighted to see Reach plc featured in HoldtheFrontPage for achieving The Menopause Friendly Accreditation. 👏

Our Independent Assessment Panel requires organisations to demonstrate meaningful, sustainable action in raising menopause awareness, equipping managers with the right tools, and ensuring colleagues feel understood and supported.

Julia Warren, HR director at Reach, said: “We’re so proud to call ourselves a menopause accredited organisation and to have updated our policy to reflect our belief that the menopause must be handled seriously and sensitively.

In particular I want to commend the Meno-chat group for their passionate commitment and efforts to get us here.

At Reach, our aim is to support all of our people through any phase of life, and this achievement marks a big step forward in an area that affects so many people.”

Accreditation comes after independent assessment

11/12/2025

If you're a member of Menopause Friendly and joined us for our recent Festive Fun session, you'll know the answer to this question - if you didn't join us, can you guess the year? 🎄

09/12/2025

Congratulations to Chelsea Kirk who won our fabulous Harvey Nichols Advent Calendar! She was one of the many respondents to our question ‘What does a Menstruation Friendly workplace look like to you?' and was picked for the calendar. Thank you to everyone on our mailing list who got involved, we had so many insightful responses. 🤩

04/12/2025

“Challenging menopause misinformation is crucial to creating a better culture.”

Our founder, Deborah Garlick, joined the New Statesman for a roundtable discussion, exploring how both legislation and cultural change are pivotal to supporting women to stay in the workforce.

Find out more:

At a recent roundtable discussion, experts explored how both legislation and cultural change are pivotal to supporting women to stay in the workforce.

03/12/2025

Now available for members: your full 2026 Menopause Planning Resources! ✨

From awareness days to campaign ideas, content planning tools and strategic guidance, this brand new pack is designed to help you support your people all year round, with confidence, clarity and consistency. 🤩

It contains everything you need to embed meaningful change, not just during awareness months, but in the everyday culture of your workplace. 💡

Available to download now via the Member Hub. If you're not yet a Menopause Friendly Member, please get in touch to find out how membership can support your organisation, and give you access to practical, trusted tools like this. ✔️