Mission Menopause Meets MP

Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, recently met with Mrs Elissa Dobson, Co-Founder of Mission Menopause, where she highlighted the vital work the organisation does to raise awareness of menopause in the workplace.

During the meeting, Macclesfield based Mrs Dobson outlined the importance of a pro-active approach to education and awareness of menopause in work settings. Women of menopausal age are the fastest growing working demographic in the UK. With 60% of women experiencing symptoms and 25% experiencing severe symptoms, it is crucial sufficient support is in place to protect female workers.

Mission Menopause aims to deliver unique training and coaching programmes for businesses across a variety of sectors to assist them with staff engagement. The programmes discuss a variety of topics, such as what is menopause, symptoms and how to manage the impact of menopause at work. Mrs Dobson also explained how the organisation promote Menopause Champions to assist with conversations and signposting.

Mrs Dobson shared with David, the great work done by the Macclesfield Menopause Support Group, which she originally co-founded 2 years ago. The group worked alongside several local independent businesses and healthcare providers, to organise a menopause awareness event in Macclesfield for local women last year.

The meeting provided the opportunity to discuss the recently published All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Manifesto for Menopause. The manifesto calls for seven key reforms to ensure that all women have the support they need in our healthcare system, in the workplace and in their communities.

Mrs Dobson commented:

“Everyone will be affected by menopause in some way, whether personally or in the workplace.  Creating safe and supportive work environments is essential to avoid women leaving their careers prematurely or feeling invisible within their organisations. The first step is simply to start the conversation.”

Speaking after the meeting, David said:

“Ensuring that women have the correct support in the workplace is a vital priority. I am grateful to Mission Menopause for the work they are doing on this important issue. It is essential that everyone is better educated and aware of the symptoms and effects of menopause to allow meaningful discussions and provide support to affected women.”

Pictured - David Rutley MP and Elissa Dobson.