A BUSINESS campaign is being launched by Dorset Chamber to break down barriers surrounding the menopause in the workplace.

The bold initiative to raise awareness about the issue – how it can affect women’s health and their working lives – is part of the Chamber's ongoing focus on health and wellbeing in business.

An event to encourage more open discussion and education about the subject is being held on July 29.

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Guest speakers at the event will include Dr Sarah Hattam, a practising GP and expert on the relationship between health and work.

Ian Girling, Dorset Chamber chief executive, said:“Greater education and awareness is the key to understanding just how the menopause can impact women’s health and affect their working lives.

“It is particularly important that men in leadership and management roles understand the issue and adopt a culture of support which is not only the right approach in terms of wellbeing but also from a business perspective too.

“I believe that Dorset is leading the way as the first chamber of commerce nationwide to focus on this issue and hope that our event can kickstart a meaningful conversation in the county and further afield which yields real change.”

‘Let’s talk about the menopause’ is being held on July 29 via Zoom from 9.20am to 11.10am.

To book a place visit https://dorsetchamber.co.uk/event/lets-talk-about-the-menopause/