Staff and PGRs who have been affected by menopause are invited to join the Menopause Safe Listening Space on Wednesday 14 February between 10:00 and 11:00 on Microsoft Teams.
Women between the age of 45 and 55 are most typically impacted by menopause or perimenopause symptoms. However, it is important to recognise that some women may experience these symptoms at different times and that trans and non-binary people can also be affected. Menopausal symptoms can include hot flushes, brain fog, mood swings, anxiety, and irregular periods. These symptoms can have a significant impact on people in the workplace.
The University Menopause Working Group is a sub-group of the Staff Wellbeing Working Group working to improve the experience of people impacted by menopause. Menopause Safe Listening Spaces provide an opportunity for confidential discussion of lived experiences in a safe environment. Sessions will not be recorded to protect the confidentially of attendees. Any key themes arising from the sessions will be anonymously shared with the working group to inform future initiatives to create a more inclusive University community.
This Safe Listening Space will be facilitated by Libby Barton, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Specialist and Menopause Working Group Member and Claire Buchan, Health and Safety Officer for Wellbeing and Menopause Working Group Member.
Please follow this link to register for the session.
If you have any questions about the session, please email [email protected].
Safe Listening Spaces provide a space for open discussion of lived experience rather than for sharing professional or expert knowledge. If you would like to enhance your knowledge on menopause, then training and resources are available for all staff.
Menopause in the Workplace: Awareness Training
Bitesize Menopause online training
Listen to the University of Southampton World Menopause Day Podcast