Women suffering from symptoms of menopause who work in the NHS will be able to work from home under new guidance.
HR experts have hailed the move as a “very important step,” and one that could have an “exponential” impact if replicated among other workforces.
It is the first instance of the NHS implementing such guidance around menopause in the workplace, and calls have already been made for other employers to follow suit to help menopausal women “thrive” at work.
Speaking to the Telegraph, Amanda Pritchard, the chief executive of NHS England said: “Menopause is not a health condition, it’s a stage of life, and I want all women facing this transition in the NHS to have access to the right support to stay in and thrive at work,” she told The Telegraph.
Pritchard continued: “Women approaching or going through menopause should not have to put up with feeling uncomfortable at work, or feel any shame in talking about a transition which is simply a part of life.
“Simple steps like flexible working patterns, fans to help make temperatures more comfortable, cooler uniforms, and staff training can make a big difference and I want to see this happening right across the board.”
The new plans will mean women suffering from symptoms could be given lighter duties and have access to “flexible working patterns”.
NHS guidance asks employers to implement “any reasonable adjustments to their working pattern”. This could include flexible breaks, remote working or shorter hours.
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