Unfortunately, planned University events (including social gatherings) have been cancelled with immediate effect until 31 May 2020. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
To provide a forum to talk about the menopause and share experiences.
To provide support and guidance where possible.
To invite speakers/clinicians to campus.
To advise and give feedback on University policy development and associated practice.
To join our network, simply email equality@plymouth.ac.uk
The University of Plymouth Menopause Network was initially launched as a support group in March 2019 for all employees and expanded to become an official staff network in October 2019.
All genders and ages are welcome to attend the meeting, whether you’re experiencing symptoms yourself and want to meet others in a similar situation or if you would like to understand more about the menopause. The chair is Briony Goldsmith with secretary and administrative support from Jess Darling and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team.
The Menopause Support Network is pleased to welcome Alison Theaker and Anne Hope to speak at the network meeting on Tuesday 28th April from 11:00-12:00 via Zoom.
Anne Hope is an expert in natural approaches to women’s health, using homeopathy, meditation, yoga and hypnotherapy. She enables people to grow and develop emotionally and spiritually. She is the author of 10 things about fertility that could change your life and Menopause: survive & thrive – an ultimate guide.
Alison Theaker has over 30 years’ experience in public relations and management as a practitioner, academic and author. Alison has taught in higher education in the UK and US, and has used her expertise to enable others to be the best they can be as a business mentor, trainer and coach!
For more information about this or our other events or to join the network please access the Menopause Support Network webpage.
We are thrilled to have Dr Jane Davis back for a Q&A session at the Menopause Support Network on Thursday 4 June from 13:00-14:00 in Rolle 115.
Locally, Jane has been GP practice lead for menopause with an extended role in Women’s Health in Primary Care and nationally has worked with NICE on developing the Quality Standard for Menopause Management. She is particularly interested in menopause and is recognised by the British Menopause Society as a specialist in the field working as a Specialty doctor in Contraception and Sexual Health for the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.
Jane is also a tutor for the Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth and recently featured on BBC Breakfast encouraging women to talk about menopause.
What do you know about the menopause? Are you, a family member, friend, colleague or employee experiencing menopause and want to know more and how you can support them?
Menopause Awareness Sessions have now been launched on Employee Self Service for both employees and also managers. These separate sessions will take place on Tuesday 12 May and can be booked onto via ESS.
Make sure to book your place as spaces will be limited.