Menopause Cafe Shirley B90

31/08/2026

A further research project

UK WOMEN IN PERIMENOPAUSE NEEDED FOR RESEARCH

Are you struggling with memory, focus, or sleep during perimenopause?
Researchers at the University of Surrey are looking for women across the UK to take part in a 6-week research study, completed from home, investigating whether prebiotics may influence cognition and sleep during perimenopause.
The study has been approved by the University of Surrey Ethics Committee.
If you would like to find out more, please see the poster below for full details and how to get in touch with the research team [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

Please note that this is not a Menopause Support Project.
We are sharing on behalf of the researchers..
If you have any comments or feedback please contact the research team direct.
Email addresses above.

31/08/2026

Interested in getting involved in some perimenopause research?

Recruitment Request

Participants Wanted for Research Study
Are You Currently Experiencing Perimenopause?
MSc Psychology Student at Northumbria University is conducting a study exploring the relationships between Perceived control, Psychological distress and Coping behaviours during perimenopause
Who can take part?
You may be eligible if you:
Are a woman aged 40–55 years
Are currently experiencing perimenopause
Live in the United Kingdom or Ireland
What does participation involve?
Participation involves completing an anonymous online questionnaire.
The questionnaire takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete.
Important Information
Participation is voluntary
You may stop participating at any time before submitting your responses
No identifying information will be collected
All responses will remain anonymous
Ethical Approval
This study has received ethical approval from Northumbria University through the Project Module Ethics Process Ethics Reference No: 13418.
Interested?
Survey link: https://nupsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Iy0VDLSkwubHim
Further Information please contact:
Noreen O'Brien
MSc Psychology Student
Northumbria University
Email: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A MENOPAUSE SUPPORT PROJECT.
WE ARE SHARING ON BEHALF OF THE RESEARCHER.
IF YOU HAVE ANY COMENTS OR FEEDBACK PLEASE CONTACT THE RESEARCHER DIRECT.
EMAIL ADDRESS ABOVE.

26/08/2026

Important update around cervical smear- you may receive a home kit test!

01/07/2026

Healthy active lives now launched in Solihull

The healthy active lives service has now launched in Solihull 🙌

The free service aims to help people take practical steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

Councillor Tony Dicicco (pictured) said: “We are delighted to launch the healthy active lives service. By offering personalised support, practical tools, and one-to-one help where needed, we are giving residents the opportunity to take control of their health in a way that suits their lives.”

To sign up to the service or find out more:
📱call 0121 517 5555
💻 visit https://loom.ly/FwWX1U8

Read more: https://loom.ly/s0krPA4

01/07/2026

We all have bad days and that’s okay. But what’s not okay is for you to take your feelings out on your loved ones. No matter what you are feeling, there is absolutely no excuse for abuse.

If you’re worried that you may be a domestic abuse perpetrator and want to take steps to change your behaviour, Respect Phoneline is there for you. Equally, if you’re concerned about your own safety or the behaviour of someone close to you, Respect can offer help and advice.

If you’re concerned about your behaviour or the behaviour of a loved one, contact the Respect Phoneline on 0808 802 4040 or head to their website ➡️ respectphoneline.org.uk

Whether you have experienced abuse, witnessed abuse or are worried about your own behaviour, there is help available. Find out more about some of the local, regional and national services available in the West Midlands https://loom.ly/B_sSnE0

26/06/2026

Amazing cause and plan! Dr Liz O'Riordan

Please stop me jumping out of a plane.
I hate flying. I don’t think it’s safe to stand up and go to the loo.

So I’m planning on jumping out of a plane on 1st August unless you stop me.

Don’t sponsor me here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/liz-o-riordan2026

Mum died from bone cancer in 2022.
She had her right arm amputated for an aggressive osteosarcoma just five months earlier, and called herself ‘The One-Arm Bandit’

I’m now the Patron of Bone Cancer Research Trust and I said I would do one big thing to raise money for her legacy fund.

This is it.

I will only do it for 5 figures. if you DON’T sponsor me, I can stay at home having a cup of tea in my garden. I know what I’d rather do.

It’s your choice.

24/06/2026

Women feel the heat more than men- explained by Dr Amir

24/06/2026

IT'S HOT TODAY. Take care out there

21/06/2026

some important sun advice here

03/06/2026

Some great advice here from Kimberly Wilson, turn a bad day around with some simple tips. Breathe!