From 2027, UK employers with 250+ employees will be required to publish an equality action plan that includes how they support employees experiencing menopause.

A menopause policy is widely recognised as best practice and is likely to form a key part of how employers demonstrate readiness for upcoming changes and meet their existing duties under employment, equality and health and safety law. To help your organisation prepare, download our comprehensive Menopause Policy Template.

• 8 in 10 people assigned-female-at-birth experience menopause symptoms, and for many, these symptoms last several years.
• 1 in 4 people assigned-female-at-birth experience severe menopause symptoms that can have a serious impact on work performance and overall wellbeing.
• Over half of menopausal people have been unable to go in to work at some point due to symptoms.

At Fertifa, we understand the challenges menopause can bring, especially in the absence of workplace support. We've seen firsthand how a menopause policy can make employees feel seen, understood, and supported. No two people will experience menopause in the same way, and your policy should reflect that by being comprehensive and flexible, as well as inclusive of all employees.

If you feel like the language we’ve used here could be changed to be more inclusive of you, please let us know. We are always open to learning.

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