The inaugural Menopause NI Conference is set to take place on Friday 18 October in Belfast. Coinciding with World Menopause Day, it aims to bring together women and employers to understand and address the unique challenges faced by women experiencing menopause in the workplace.
The one-day event in the Clayton Hotel on Ormeau Avenue, will serve as a platform for education, discussion, and collaboration, focusing on what women need from their employers during this pivotal life stage.
The event is being hosted by Siobhan Kearney, founder of Menopause NI. Siobhan has been working extensively with businesses across Northern Ireland to create more awareness of the impact menopause can have on women in the workplace. She has carried out research into women’s experiences of menopause in Northern Ireland and created the first Menopause Manifesto highlighting what support women need when they are experiencing menopause symptoms.
Siobhan Kearney said, “For most women menopause is a natural phase of life that every woman will experience, yet it remains a topic that is often misunderstood or overlooked in the workplace. Our goal with the Menopause NI Conference is to bring this issue to the forefront, encouraging open dialogue and actionable solutions that benefit both women and employers.”
Siobhan will also be joined by GP Dr. Latimer who is an Occupational Health Doctor, Primary Care Women’s Health and Menopause Specialist. Her extensive experience with a focus on holistic care and women’s health in the workplace, positions her perfectly to address the challenges of menopause for both employers and employees.
Also speaking and delivering interactive workshops at the event will be Michelle McGinley from the Employers Federation, personal trainer and Menopause Coach, Geraldine McAleenan, author and founder of Be Inspired to Be, Belinda O’Neill and nutritionist Jane McClenaghan. Menopause advocate and BBC NI’s health correspondent Marie Louise Connolly will be facilitating the event.
“By attending the Menopause NI Conference, employers will gain valuable insights into how they can better support their employees, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and productive work environment. Women, on the other hand, will thrive at work knowing that their needs are being acknowledged and addressed. Siobhan added.
For more information about the Menopause NI Conference and to register, please visit www.menopauseni.com