the menopause

• What is the menopause?  more...
• How many working women are affected?  more...
• Do employers provide information about the menopause?  more...
• How do employers respond to the menopause?  more...
• How does work affect menopausal symptoms?  more...
• Does the work environment affect menopausal symptoms?  more...
• Does work organisation make a difference?  more...
• Are breaks important?  more...
• What should employers do?  more...
• What can I do for myself?  more...

further information

The TUC’s web pages on Women and health and safety, in the health and safety section including the relevant chapter of Hazards at work, the TUC’s guide to Health and Safety in the workplace, and Working through the change, a report on health and safety and the menopause. tuc.org.uk/h_and_s

USDAW has a free leaflet on Menopause available online or from tel: 0161 224 2804. usdaw.org.uk/resource_library

UNITE has a Menopause guide for trade union negotiators. unitetheunion.com/resources

Hazards magazine's factsheet Working through the change: Health and safety and the menopause is available online in the women's section. www.randomhouse.co.uk, £12.99