Across the Purpose Coalition, employers are playing their part in developing supportive, inclusive environments for employees experiencing the menopause - and in Parliament, Carolyn Harris MP has led the charge to change the way we think and feel about the menopause.

This Menopause in the Workplace Roundtable will bring together business and industry leaders with Carolyn to share best practice and explore how we can improve women's health in the workplace, integrate menopause support into organisational culture, and ensure workplaces are better prepared to support their workforce through this important life stage.

ABOUT CAROLYN HARRIS MP

Carolyn Harris MP left school at 16, had two children at a young age and worked as a barmaid. Her young son, Martin, was tragically killed in a road accident in 1989 and this changed her life forever. She sank into a black hole for the next few years but turned things around when at 34 she became the first person in her family to go to university. Carolyn never dreamt that 20 years later she would be the MP for her community, Neath and Swansea East, and although she continues to experience imposter syndrome regularly, once she has decided to fight for change, she does not give up.

Carolyn has campaigned on topics such as child funerals and gambling. She did not realise her collection of health problems were related to the menopause at first, but when she joined the dots and learnt more about the effects of the menopause, especially in the workplace, she set up an All Party Parliamentary Group on menopause and was successful in changing the law in Wales in removing the prescription fee for HRT.

DETAILS

This roundtable will take place on Wednesday 5th February 2025, 10am - 11:30am in a Central Westminster location, with a light networking breakfast from 9:30am.

Purpose Coalition Members can apply for a place at the event below. The location of the event and a Briefing document will be sent to attendees closer to the time of the event.