Sarah Menopause Champion

31/05/2026

Workplace Culture at its best...

I had the loveliest meeting last week with an organisation that is genuinely putting its people first. It was so nice to hear how much they value their staff.

It wasn't the policies or the procedures, it was a real desire to make sure every single member of their team feels valued, supported and able to bring their best self to work.

They're already doing so much. And they're still asking "how can we do more?"

That's the kind of workplace culture that doesn't just retain good people, it attracts them too.

Women make up a huge part of our workforce. And yet so many organisations still don't have the conversations, the training or the confidence to support their people through it properly.

The good news? It doesn't have to be complicated. It starts with awareness. It starts with managers feeling confident. It starts with someone deciding it matters.

If your organisation is ready to start that conversation, I'd love to hear from you 💚

17/05/2026

I was at an employment law event recently where Menopause in the workplace came up.

It got 5 seconds.

I sat there thinking about every single woman I've ever spoken to who is quietly struggling at work right now.

I walked away from a leadership role after 15 years because of menopause. I didn't have to, but nobody around me knew how to help, and neither did I at the time.

That's why this matters so much to me.

Thousands of women have already left their jobs because of their symptoms. This should not be the case!

If that's you right now, or if you can feel yourself heading that way, I want you to know you don't have to figure this out alone.

There is so much we can do. 💚

Drop me a message or comment below, even just to say hi. Let's talk.
Sarah x

Menopause Experts Group
Birch-HR

03/05/2026

Hello to you all 👋✨

Some of you may already know that I left my corporate role and honestly? It was one of the best decisions I ever made. Because it gave me the chance to build something I'm really, truly excited about.

The lack of support, understanding, and just basic awareness around menopause in the workplace was something I experienced first hand and I knew I wasn't alone. So I've been busy creating a programme that helps organisations actually get this right. For the women going through it, and for the businesses that want to keep brilliant people. 💪

But this group has always been about more than that. The whole reason I started the cafés and became a Menopause Champion was personal. I didn't want anyone to feel the way I did.

Like, somehow i was failing.

So I want this to be YOUR space too. A place where you can get real information, have an honest conversation, and know you're not on your own with any of this. 💕

I'll be popping a poll up later this week and I'd love you to vote — it takes 30 seconds and genuinely helps me more than you know. Watch this space! 👀

Please DM me if you have Qs or comments.

Sarah x

04/02/2026

Hello to you all

I wanted to open up a conversation that I know can make a huge difference to our day-to-day working lives.

For those of you currently in the workplace, how supported do you feel when it comes to menopause?

There’s no pressure to share anything deeply personal — but I’m interested to understand what is helping, what could be better, and whether workplaces are becoming more open to these conversations.

Are your managers supportive?
Is menopause talked about?
Do you feel comfortable asking for adjustments if you need them?

And just as importantly what does good support look like to you?

I truly believe workplaces are beginning to move in a positive direction, but real experiences matter and every perspective helps shape that progress.

If you feel comfortable, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Or DM me if you would prefer. Thank you xx

09/12/2025

Do you think workplaces are doing enough to support women through menopause?

I’ve just taken part in a really insightful webinar on Menopause and the Employment Rights Bill, and I wanted to share something important…

There are some BIG changes coming in how workplaces will be expected to recognise and support menopause over the next couple of years. It’s not fully finalised yet, but one thing is clear:

👉 Menopause support at work is becoming a real priority — not just a nice extra.

For so many women, menopause affects confidence, energy, sleep, memory, mood, and the ability to cope at work.
And yet support is still inconsistent. Many women are left struggling in silence, or feeling like they have to just “push through”.

What’s encouraging is that the new Bill is pushing employers to think more seriously about:

🟣 Creating proper menopause policies
🟣 Making reasonable adjustments
🟣 Training managers so women feel understood
🟣 Looking at culture, not just symptoms
🟣 And eventually… introducing Menopause Action Plans (MAPs)

This really matters.
Because when workplaces get this right, women feel safer, stronger, more supported — and far less likely to burn out or step away from jobs they love.

I’ll keep sharing updates as things develop, but I’m really hopeful.
Change is coming — and it’s long overdue. 💜

If you want to know what good menopause support should look like, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help.

24/10/2025

Such an important step forward — at last, menopause is being recognised as part of everyday healthcare.

Still mountains to climb, but what a brilliant milestone. 👏


https://bbc.com/news/articles/cq50z185d78o?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4HjWqtuMYiNifsbZarDnpyPJto99e9LE3L4lnKtSFz_gYmYUH0hUAmzs7NYQ_aem_tLzomoXDvluBu2wmuCFayA

Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.

21/10/2025

Menopause support in the workplace is no longer optional, it’s becoming law. Starting 2027, large UK employers must make real changes that support millions of women going through menopause.

Ready to create a workplace where everyone thrives? M-Power offers practical tools and training to raise awareness, empower leaders, and build trusted champions.

Take action now, don’t get caught out by the ER Bill.

💡 Discover how M-Power can help your business lead with empathy and inclusion:
https://birch-hr.co.uk/menopause-the-er-bill-m-power-why-now-is-the-time-to-act/

18/10/2025

🌍 World Menopause Day 2025 - Does your workplace need more menopause awareness and support?

Today is all about shining a light on menopause — and how much difference understanding and awareness can make at work.

I’ve been a little quieter recently, but with good reason… I’ve been updating and expanding my signature menopause training, so more workplaces can go beyond awareness and create cultures where women feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.

✨ Full details and a brand update coming very soon!

To celebrate World Menopause Day, I’m offering an exclusive early-bird rate for the first five organisations that want to get involved.

💬 DM me if you’d like a sneak preview or want to chat about bringing menopause awareness into your workplace.

Here’s to workplaces that understand, support, and celebrate women at every stage. 💜

12/05/2025

Thriving through menopause – become a menopause friendly employer

1 in 10 women leave their jobs due to menopause symptoms.
For your workplace, Birch-HR and a Licenced Menopause Champion expert can support a more open and inclusive culture, increase awareness, provide support with a policy framework, implement a menopause champion, support your organisation to gain recognition as a menopause friendly employer, and provide guidance on steps towards reducing absenteeism, staff turnover and culture change.

📩 Contact: [email protected]
🔗 Learn more and take the next step click the link below!

Access menopause support services and practical guidance from Birch-HR. Download our free resource to promote wellbeing and inclusion at work.

23/04/2025

✨ We're having a little refresh ✨

Thanks so much for stopping by! We're currently updating this page to reflect all the exciting things happening:

💚 Menopause & Pamper events
💼 Menopause at Work training & talks

We’ll be back soon with updated content, more sparkle, and new ways to connect.

In the meantime, feel free to message me directly or join our Facebook Group for the latest updates! 💬

With love,
Sarah x