Trusted Guidance
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Rock My Menopause is a campaign of the Primary Care Women’s Health Forum (PCWHF), a group of 10,000 healthcare professionals with a special interest in women’s health.
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The BMS, established in 1989, educates, informs and guides Healthcare professionals on menopause and all aspects of post reproductive health.
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Women’s Health Concern (WHC) is the patient arm of the British Menopause Society (BMS), providing a confidential, independent service to advise about gynaecological, sexual health, wellbeing and lifestyle concerns.
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Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG) works to improve the standards of care delivery.
RCOG publish patient information leaflets explaining medical conditions in lay terms and the levels of care women can expect to receive. -
The International Association For Premenstrual Disorders offers support, information and resources for anyone impacted by Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Premenstrual Exacerbation of underlying disorders.
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NICE guidelines provide advice on the care and support that should be offered to people who use health and care services. This information at this link explains the advice about menopause that is set out in NICE guideline NG23. You can also find guidance on questions to ask about HRT at your appointments.
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Dr Karen Morton’s mission is to provide private GP advice at an affordable rate.
Dr Morton’s GPs are on the line from 7am – 11pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and the gynaecology team is available by phone 7pm - 11pm every evening. -
NAPS provides information advice and support for those with pre-menstrual syndrome, and their families.
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NHS Self Care Forum aims to change the attitudes and behaviours of patients, practitioners and the general public and support the rational use of products and services to improve health and wellbeing whilst reducing pressure on the health service.
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https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/resources/menopause-and-the-workplace-resource-pack/
Acas, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, an independent public body that receives funding from the government to help improve workplace relationships between employers and employees.
Acas helpline website: https://www.acas.org.uk/contact
Helpline phone number: 0300 123 1100
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
ACAS’s job is to try and resolve issues before they reach tribunal. The first step of the Tribunal process is contacting ACAS for Early Conciliation.