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08/09/2026

Just over a week to go…and this really is your last chance to join us! 🏆

The 2026 Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards take place on 16 September, bringing organisations together in London, Nottingham and Liverpool to celebrate progress, share best practice and recognise the employers making a real difference.

London is now sold out, and there are only a small number of tickets remaining for Nottingham and Liverpool.

If you’ve been meaning to book, now is the time. You could be coming to celebrate, connect with others, learn from organisations leading the way or take away ideas you can use in your own workplace, this is going to be a really valuable day.

We’d love to see as many members as possible there, so if Nottingham or Liverpool works for you, don’t leave it too late.

Final tickets are available now via our website. 🎟️

01/09/2026

A Menopause Friendly first. 🌍

We’re delighted to celebrate Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), which has been awarded a Menopause Friendly Accredited ‘Firsts’ Honour after becoming the first global employer to achieve Menopause Friendly Accreditation across three geographical regions: the UK, Australia and the US.

The journey began with Bristol Myers Squibb UK & Ireland in 2021, when a colleague sharing their personal experience helped open the conversation around menopause and led to new support and training initiatives. These included a menopause advocate network, mandatory training for people managers, Occupational Health and HR colleagues, and a fast-track referral service giving employees free access to a registered menopause specialist.

BMS Australia then worked towards Menopause Friendly Accreditation, using the process to identify gaps in knowledge and make physical and cultural adjustments. BMS US followed, achieving accreditation in November 2025 after introducing awareness sessions, training modules, a dedicated menopause hub and workplace guidance.

Together, the three regions have set an international benchmark for what consistent, meaningful menopause support can look like across different workplaces and cultures.

A huge congratulations to everyone at Bristol Myers Squibb involved in this remarkable achievement. 👏

24/08/2026

The finalists are in! 🏆

After a record number of applications for the 2026 Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards, we’re delighted to reveal the organisations and individuals who have made this year’s shortlist. 🤩

And what a line-up it is.

This year’s finalists have shown real commitment, creativity and impact in the way they are supporting menopause, menstruation and menstrual health in the workplace, from building more open cultures and supportive environments to training, engagement campaigns and colleague networks. 👏

We also have a fantastic group of individuals shortlisted for the Carolyn Lazarus Award, recognising those whose passion and determination are helping to create meaningful change within their organisations.

A huge congratulations to every one of our 2026 finalists. You can see the full list and read more about this year’s Awards on our website.

https://menopausefriendly.co.uk/meet-finalists-2026-menopause-menstruation-friendly-employer-awards/

20/08/2026

Drum roll please! Meet the judges for The Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards! Our incredible independent panel brings together expertise from psychology, law, HR, healthcare, policing and academia. 🤩

A huge thank you to our judges:

🔹 Dr Louise Pendry - Psychology academic, Russell Group university
🔹 Theresa Winters - Former Senior HR Manager, Santander UK
🔹 Paul Sesay - Founder and CEO, Inclusive Top 50 Employers
🔹 Paul Starbuck MCC - Executive Coach, Starbuck & Associates
🔹 Pamela Hutchinson OBE - Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Bloomberg
🔹 Professor Jo Brewis - Co-author, Government Equalities Office menopause report
🔹 Evelyn Dickey - Non-Executive Director, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
🔹 Heidi Cooper - Associate, Employment and Immigration, HCR Law
🔹 Susannah Fish OBE - Ex Chief Constable
🔹 Dr Belinda Steffan - Gender scholar, University of Edinburgh
🔹 Jog Hundle - Health and Care Employment Lead, Mills & Reeve
🔹 Helen Normoyle - Co-founder, My Menopause Centre
🔹 Anne Bell - Senior People Lead, HSBC UK Corporate Bank
🔹 Suzanne Banks CBE - Recently retired NHS Chief Nurse

Their independent judgement helps us recognise the UK employers genuinely leading the way in menopause and menstruation support at work.

Entires for the awards have now closed and winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on Wednesday 16 September 2026.

Head over to our website for the full story behind each judge. 💬

03/08/2026

Recognition as one of the UK’s Menopause Friendly Accredited Employers by Menopause Friendly Accreditation is a proud moment for us as a business.

The accreditation recognises organisations that are taking meaningful action to support colleagues experiencing menopause through culture, training, policies and workplace practices. This perfectly aligns with our PRIDE values which drive us and our colleagues to be truly inclusive.

For us, that means supporting our people through every stage of life and career, helping create a workplace where everyone can thrive and we're committed to continuing that journey.

28/07/2026

This September, organisations across the UK will come together to celebrate the employers making real progress in menopause and menstruation support at work. 🏆

The Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards 2026 take place on 16 September, with events running simultaneously in London, Nottingham and Liverpool.

It is a chance to recognise impact, share best practice and spotlight the organisations turning good intentions into meaningful workplace action. You could be entering the awards, joining us for inspiration or looking to understand what great workplace support looks like in practice, the day is designed to leave you informed, energised and ready to keep driving change.

With three locations to choose from, more employers can be part of the conversation and connect with others who are committed to creating truly inclusive workplaces.

Tickets are now available over on our website. If your organisation is serious about building better workplace support, we would love you to join us. 🤝

21/07/2026

Huge congratulations to Cera and their Learning and Development team on winning Awareness Campaign of the Year at the British Training Awards for their Menopause Programme. 👏

This is a brilliant recognition of the work they have done to bring menopause support out from behind closed doors and into everyday workplace culture.

Through Menopause Champions, monthly sessions, practical workplace adjustments and confidential support, Cera has shown what meaningful action can look like in a frontline care setting.

We were also proud to recognise Cera as the first home care provider to achieve Menopause Friendly Accreditation. 🤩

Their work is a powerful reminder that supporting colleagues through menopause is not only the right thing to do, it also helps retain experienced, skilled people in professions where their knowledge, care and compassion make such a difference.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this programme to life. 💜

14/07/2026

A team away day with a difference. 🐾

Our Relationship Managers recently spent the day at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, one of our wonderful members, for a chance to step away from the day-to-day, spend time together and see more of the incredible work they do.

While we were there, we were delighted to make a donation to support their vital work caring for dogs and cats who need safety, kindness and a second chance. 🐶🐱

It was the perfect place for a team away day. Inspiring, meaningful and a brilliant reminder of the difference our members make in so many different ways.

Thank you to the team at Battersea for having us. 💜

06/07/2026

We're delighted to announce Davina McCall has been presented with our Menopause Friendly Inspirational Voice Honour in recognition of the impact of her menopause advocacy work. This honour celebrates inspirational public figures who have championed menopause awareness, removed stigma and amplified the conversation on a national scale. Their passion, advocacy, commitment, voices and influence have kept menopause top of mind and a priority within the workplace and wider society. 🎉

“I’m thrilled to receive this honour and be named among such amazing people and organisations who are all doing great work advocating for menopause at work and home,” says Davina. “I can’t quite believe it’s five years since S*x Myths and the Menopause aired on Channel 4. I wasn’t prepared for the impact it would have but I knew it HAD to be made. The Henpicked gang has led the culture change for how menopause is managed in the workplace and I love their work. So, it’s extra special to be given this award by them.”

This is the second year of the prestigious Menopause Friendly Birthday Honours which recognise the contributions of outstanding individuals and organisations committed to championing menopause in the workplace. 🤩

29/06/2026

Becoming Menopause Friendly Accredited is about far more than having the right words in a policy. It is about showing that meaningful support is genuinely embedded across an organisation.

British Airways achieved the Menopause Friendly Accreditation following significant work to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for colleagues experiencing menopause.

Captain Suzanne Morgan played a central role in driving that change. What began with recognising a gap in support grew into peer networks, greater awareness, specialist resources, practical workplace adjustments and wider conversations with the business and industry regulators. This is what real progress looks like. Listening to employees, acting on what they need and creating support that works across different roles, including safety-critical ones.

We are proud to recognise British Airways as a Menopause Friendly Accredited employer and to share the story behind its work.

Read the full article to discover how British Airways turned one colleague’s determination to make a difference into meaningful change across the organisation:
https://menopausefriendly.co.uk/british-airways-pioneering-menopause-friendly-change/

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