Useful Information for Midlife and Menopause

It can be hard to know where to start sometimes. Here are resources that I’ve found useful or others I know have.

Please note the information is provided for information purposes only and does not amount to advice. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this page.

Work, Careers and Business

The Fawcett Society report on menopause highlights just how many women are quietly struggling at work—often without support, understanding, or even the language to explain what’s happening to them. It shows that this isn’t an individual issue, it’s a widespread experience affecting confidence, careers, and wellbeing.

Most importantly, it sends a clear message: you are not alone, and what you’re experiencing is shared by millions of women. It’s time for workplaces—and conversations—to catch up with that reality.

BS 30416 sets out clear, practical guidance for how organisations can support employees experiencing menstrual health challenges and menopause at work. It brings together best practice in a way that benefits every organisation—improving wellbeing, retention, and performance.

It’s also a powerful reference point for individuals, offering a credible framework you can use when asking for support or starting a conversation with your employer or manager.

Useful information for employers and staff. There is also a section re Menopause and the Law

Helpful advice for small business owners and the staff working within them. 2022 research by the FSB found 64 per cent of small businesses employ at least one woman aged 50 or over. FSB has signed Menopause in the Workplace Pledge and wishes to encourage its members to do so too.

Health and Wellbeing

The Balance app is a trusted source of evidence-based information on menopause. It helps you make sense of what’s happening in your body with clear, reliable insights. There’s a really useful article on how to talk to your GP (and get results)

It’s also a brilliant signposting tool—connecting you to further resources, treatment options, and informed conversations with healthcare professionals, so you feel supported and not left figuring it out alone.

The NHS website, gives an overview of menopause, steps you can take such as lifestyle change and also treatment options.

Mental Health Crisis Support

Perimenopause and Menopause can bring profound mental health impacts. The age at which women are most likely to die by suicide in the UK is between the ages of 50 and 54. (data from UK Government) , you are not alone in this, please seek support.

Financial Information

The financial impact of menopause can very real, plus the decisions we make in midlife are significant impact on our finances for the rest of our lives. If debt or pension planning is a cause of concern, here are just a few places to start learning more and gaining help.