Menopausal women working in the NHS in England they will be able to work from home. This was announced by the managing director of the NHS, on the occasion of the publication of the first guide of the National Health System on menopause and its presentation at the annual conference of the Confederation of Business Industry. Women who are part of the health personnel, and who “suffered silently”, now will no longer have to force themselves to “smile and bear”.
“Menopause is not a disease, it’s a stage in life, and I want all women going through this transition in the NHS to have access to right support to stay put and thrive» explains Pritchard. The NHS, on the other hand, is the largest employer of women in Britain: of its 1.3 million employees, more than a million are women. And one in five of all employees are women of menopausal age (45 to 54). “Women approaching or going through menopause shouldn’t feel uncomfortable at work or feel ashamed to talk about a transition that is simply a part of life. Symptoms ranging from body aches and joint pains, from hot flashes to anxiety, from difficulty sleeping to feeling foggy in the brain they have a huge impact on the ability to work and face everyday life.
Therefore, “practical measures” are needed to concretely lend a hand to female workers. «Simple measures, such as flexible work patterns, conditioners to make temperatures more comfortable, cooler uniforms, in breathable fabrics, and staff training can make a big difference and I want that to happen, across the board.”
Pritchard’s intent is to ensure that other employers follow suit, promoting flexible working patterns and making light work easier for middle-aged women struggling with troublesome menopausal symptoms. In fact, it is estimated that menopause costs the British economy £10 billion a year in sick leave and replacement costs. And according to a study by the Fawcett Societyone in 10 women is forced to leave work due to lack of adequate support.
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Source: Vanity Fair
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