9 December 2024

Introducing  Menopause Knowlege


Aline Boblin from Menopause Knowledge  will be exhibiting at our Conference on 23rd January and and looks forward to meeting delegates to answer any queries about Wellbeing in Menopause and Employer support to offer a menopause inclusive workspace.


In the meantime, you can find out more about Menopause Knowlege below.


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Born in 2020 from the passion of 4 empowered women with lived experience of peri and post menopause challenges, Menopause Knowledge CIC is a non-profit organisation that educates and supports communities and individuals in their menopause journeys. 


Our vision is that of a world where menopause is an empowerment, a time to thrive, an opportunity for new beginnings and adventures; a world where all genders and people have access to evidence-based information and holistic strategies to manage their menopause journey. 


As Experts by Experience, we believe that Prevention is Better than Cure, and that Knowledge is Power. 


That’s the reason why we help people, organisations and health care providers understand the cognitive, mental and physical health changes that occur during peri and post menopause, and the holistic options available to manage those through lifestyle and treatments. Our work demonstrates repeatedly that, with evidence-based information, and peer support when needed, provided at the right time, individuals can better understand how to approach peri and post menopause positively and holistically, at home and in the workplace, for better long term health and greater independent living expectancy. 


We are proud to support a range of communities, including people with mental health or addiction diagnostics, refugee and migrant communities, vulnerable communities, specific cultural communities, and people with disabilities. We bring a compassionate, inclusive, individualised and non-judgmental approach to what we do, where often simply being heard and listened can make all the difference when the medical world, employers, or those closest to us might not understand what a person is experiencing.


Menopause Knowledge offers a range of services, such as:


Wellbeing in Menopause community support from community spaces and from our Menopause on Wheel unit. Sponsorships, funding and paid services keep our community support free.


Our delivery is adapted to each community supported, and broadly includes:

  • Community interactive talks
  • Regular group peer support, ie menopause cafés, menopause walk and talk activities
  • Individual 1:1 peer support


Employer support to develop and embed a menopause inclusive workplace.

This includes:-

  • Support to develop and roll out an inclusive menopause culture strategy
  • Wellbeing in Menopause staff talks
  • Menopause and Andropause at Work – awareness and training sessions
  • Individual 1:1 Wellbeing in Menopause support


Organisations and employers who invest in their workforce through our services benefit from:


  • Increasing their inclusive support to employees, improving retention of experienced staff, and reducing staff replacement costs
  • Increasing their social value by working with a non-profit organisation that re-invests 100% of its profit into free community support


Menopause Knowledge also campaigns for menopause awareness and education within primary care and healthcare professionals, as well as across all genders and communities, to help remove the myths about menopause and prevent potential negative impacts.


To find out more:

Visit www.menopauseknowledge.org

Email aline@menopauseknowledge.org

Call Aline Boblin on 07306397981


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