At Carnival UK we want everyone to be able to talk about menopause openly and for our colleagues to be able to access the right support if they need it.
The menopause has always been around, but the changing age of the workforce means that more menopausal people are in work. Even if you aren’t going through menopause yourself, you probably have colleagues, friends and family who are going through it, and it’s helpful to know how to support them.
Here’s a reminder of some of the support available:
Did you know?
8 out of 10 people who are going through the menopause are in work.
Perimenopause, the period of time leading up to the menopause, can start as early as your twenties.
Most people experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55.
1 in 100 people experience the menopause before the age of 40.
3 in 4 will experience symptoms. But 1 in 4 will have severe symptoms
Not everyone experiences the same symptoms, so it’s important to avoid making assumptions.
Take advantage of the support available to you:
Attend our next Menopause Café
Connect with colleagues and share your experiences at our monthly Menopause Cafés. Keep a look out for details about upcoming meetings via the Weekly Update email.
Get support from a menopause nurse
Did you know that you have free, round the clock access to a GP as part of working for Carnival UK? Not only do you have access to GP video consultations and prescriptions, you also have access to six free sessions with a Menopause Nurse.
All you need to do is download the Aviva Digital GP app from your Appstore and use the code 568435.
Join our Teams Channel
Why not join our Menopause Teams channel? Click here to join, discuss, share ideas and keep connected in between our Menopause Cafes.
Download our new menopause guide
Click here to download our new guide. If you’re a Line Manager, it’ll help you understand what a team member may be going through, how you can support them and some simple adjustments that can be made to make their working environment more comfortable.
Menopause champions
Our Menopause Champions are a group of volunteers from across CUK who are here to ensure our colleagues are supported as they transition through menopause.
For more information on how we can support you to have support you to have a #GoodDayAtCUK, take a look at our Wellbeing hub.