16/04/2026
I’m generally a positive and optimistic person—someone who tends to see the glass as half full.
But when I read the headline yesterday, I’ll admit my reaction was very different. My first thought was: *here we go again*—more headlines, more promises, more commentary… but where is the action?
We’ve heard this before. And the reality is, women are tired of hearing the same messages without meaningful change.
I remember how excited I was when I qualified as a BMS-accredited menopause specialist. I was eager to contribute, to support, to make a difference. I spent weeks reaching out to local NHS services, offering my expertise—only to be met, time and again, with closed doors.
That experience has stayed with me.
I truly hope this time is different. That we move beyond discussion and into tangible, lasting action—because it’s long overdue.
