BSI - 1st June 2023
Over the last few years in the United Kingdom, menstrual and menopausal health has been increasingly discussed in parliament, in the mainstream media, and on social media. This visibility of menopause and menstruation has already led to changes on a political level. These changes have included the provision of free menstrual products in schools, the appointment of England's first-ever Menopause Employment Champion, and the launch of the Women's Health Strategy. Recent discussions have highlighted the need for workplaces to improve how they support employees experiencing menstruation and menopause transition. Nevertheless, only a minority of UK workplaces have implemented specific policies that address menstrual and menopausal health and wellbeing. Although menstruation and peri/menopause are natural bodily processes, some women, and other gender minorities (such as transgender men and nonbinary people) may need support and adjustments to ensure that they are able to attend work, effectively carry out their role, and benefit fully from workplace initiatives. The creation of this British Standard on menstrual and menopausal health is therefore a timely, vital, and ground-breaking step towards gender equality in the workplace.
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