Menopause Friendly

Becoming Menopause Friendly Accredited is about far more than having the right words in a policy. It is about showing that meaningful support is genuinely embedded across an organisation.

British Airways achieved the Menopause Friendly Accreditation following significant work to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for colleagues experiencing menopause.

Captain Suzanne Morgan played a central role in driving that change. What began with recognising a gap in support grew into peer networks, greater awareness, specialist resources, practical workplace adjustments and wider conversations with the business and industry regulators. This is what real progress looks like. Listening to employees, acting on what they need and creating support that works across different roles, including safety-critical ones.

We are proud to recognise British Airways as a Menopause Friendly Accredited employer and to share the story behind its work.

Read the full article to discover how British Airways turned one colleague’s determination to make a difference into meaningful change across the organisation:
https://menopausefriendly.co.uk/british-airways-pioneering-menopause-friendly-change/

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.

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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