Menopause in the social care workplace

The menopause transition is a sometimes-forgotten equalities area, affecting all genders. It is important to know about it for personal, work-based and service delivery reasons. It affects more aspects of life than you might realise. Case law relating to three protected characteristics offers further reason to understand how to make a positive difference. This session is aimed at social work team managers – as well as frontline practitioners – looking for ways to support colleagues and improve practice.

Attend this session to:

• Understand what the menopause transition is and how it may show up in the workplace  
• Explore options for creative and reflective approaches in employment and in service delivery
• Discover helpful trauma-informed ways to support those affected by this sometimes challenging transition

Dr Catherine Pestano, independent social work consultant, academic, writer/editor