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menopause in the care sector
Menopause is a natural stage of life that affects millions of women—including a large proportion of the care workforce. With 81% of the sector’s workforce being female, ensuring the right support is in place can help create a more comfortable and inclusive working environment.
working together for better menopause support
By bringing together experts, care sector professionals, and industry leaders, we’re exploring practical solutions, best practices, and meaningful conversations to help shape the future of menopause support.
We aim to:
- Facilitate conversations
- Share practical solutions
- Understand the role of uniforms
- Work alongside care sector representatives
why menopause support matters?
Menopause affects a significant number of people, yet its impact on the workforce is often underestimated. The care sector, in particular, faces unique challenges due to its predominantly female workforce and warm working environments.
13 million women in the UK are currently peri or menopausal
81% of carers are women
1 in 5 care workers say menopause affects their job performance
who we are?
At alsico, we are dedicated to supporting the care sector by developing and innovating uniform solutions that enhance comfort, functionality, and wellbeing for care professionals.
As one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of care and healthcare uniforms, we don’t just supply workwear—we research, develop, and test fabrics and designs through our alsico academy to ensure they meet the specific needs of those working in care environments. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and wearer experience drives everything we do.
why we are doing it?
Menopause is a significant health issue affecting a large proportion of the care sector’s workforce. The event highlighted the challenges faced by carers experiencing menopause and provided actionable insights to help them manage symptoms more effectively in the workplace.
Together, we aim to foster an environment that provides both carers and employers with the resources they need to better understand and support their workforce.
our partnership with Care England & Scottish Care
Working with Care England and Scottish Care, we are driving a crucial conversation about menopause in the care sector.
This partnership is dedicated to raising awareness, advocating for better support, and developing practical solutions that enhance the daily lives of carers. By working together, we aim to create environments where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered at every stage of their careers.
Menopause Matters
working with Diane Danzebrink
We were proud to work with Diane Danzebrink, founder of Menopause Support, at the Menopause Matters event at the Care Show, where she shared invaluable insights on improving menopause support in the workplace.
Menopause Support is a not-for-profit community interest company and the home of the national #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign, both founded by Diane.
Diane has developed a wealth of resources that care providers will find incredibly useful in supporting their workforce.
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Creating awareness, sharing resources, and driving real change in workplace menopause support
what's happened so far?
Through collaboration, industry events, and expert-led discussions, we’ve been working to raise awareness, share best practices, and explore practical solutions for menopause support in the care sector. Here’s a look at what we’ve done so far:
Menopause matters event (care show)
Held in collaboration with Care England, this session brought together carers, industry leaders, and experts to explore practical workplace solutions for menopause support.
Menopause in the care sector webinar
A panel of care sector professionals, HR experts, and menopause advocates discussed best practices, policy development, and real-life experiences in workplace menopause support.
Exploring the role of uniforms
Uniforms are often overlooked when discussing menopause in the workplace, yet they can play a significant role in comfort for those experiencing symptoms such as hot flushes.
Menopause Matters
meet the panelists from the menopause matters event
We were proud to present a distinguished panel of experts, including:
Diane Danzebrink
Founder of Menopause Support
Diane led multiple sessions on the day, demonstrating her energy and passion for the matter. She shared shocking menopause statistics, answered questions from our carers and shared a broad range of free resources with our attendees to enhance the support available across the sector.
Angela Boxall
Chair of Care England / CEO of Majesticare
Angela’s extensive knowledge and experience in the care sector was made very clear with insightful contributions to the panel and conversations she facilitated. She kicked off the day with a fantastic introduction, generating energy in the room that just kept going!
Caren Burton
Chief People Officer of Majesticare
Caren has been leading conversations around menopause within Majesticare. She shared fantastic learnings throughout the event on what changes can be made at company level to facilitate better support – and it doesn’t have to cost the earth!
Naiomi Beaumont-Swindlehurst
Raw Material & R&D Expert
Naiomi got the attendees hands on with fabrics during her interactive session, answering questions from the room about how modern options can work more effectively with common menopause symptoms. She spent the day speaking with carers and sharing her engagement with the topic of better menopause support.
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