Let's talk about the menopause

At the National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West), we conduct applied health research with our partners and others in the health and care sector, alongside patients and members of the public.

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West

Join us for this free community event to raise awareness and improve education around the menopause

Easton Community Centre

What do you wish you had known or what would you like to ask about the menopause?Join us for our free community MENOPAUSE event aiming to raise awareness and improve education around the menopause. Drop in whenever you like.There will be talks, discussions, activities, stalls and food!EVERYONE IS WELCOME!Including all genders, young people, clinicians, researchers and those supporting others through menopause.<h3>Menopause filmmaking</h3>There will be a videographer at the event capturing footage and conducting short interviews with attendees (for those happy to take part). The interviews will focus on what people wish they had known about the menopause.The resulting video will be one of the key outputs from this project and will be shared widely across various platforms and social media.If you’d like to be interviewed, we’ll have a consent form available on the day. If you’d prefer not to be included in the video at all, please just let us know when you arrive.<h3>Agenda</h3>10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome and introductions<ul><li>Opening remarks and housekeeping</li><li>Overview of the day’s agenda</li></ul>10:30 – 11:00 | Understanding the basics of menopauseSpeaker: Dr Vicky Pitts General Practitioner with a special interest in menopause care<ul><li>Introduction to menopause</li><li>Impact on lifestyle</li></ul>11:00 – 11:15 | Q&amp;A with Dr Vicky Pitts11:15 – 11:30 | Break11:30 – 12:00 | Menopause and HRTSpeaker: Hazel Hayden, Consultant Nurse, British Menopause Society registered specialist, Bristol Menopause Clinic<ul><li>Specialist guidance on the menopause</li><li>HRT</li><li>Related medical aspects</li></ul>12:00 – 12:15 | Q&amp;A with Hazel Hayden12:15 – 12:45 | Lived experience journey: Joanne Lloyd &amp; Samina Begum<ul><li>Personal stories shared by Joanna Lloyd and Samina Begum</li><li>Reflections on navigating menopause</li></ul>12:45 – 13:00 | Q&amp;A with Joanne Lloyd &amp; Samina Begum13:00 – 13:30 | Break13:30 – 14:00 | Breakout table discussions &amp; information stands<ul><li>Interactive tables hosted by:</li></ul><ul><li>Dr Sam Morgan, GP, registered British Menopause Society menopause specialist and yoga teacher, Rethink Menopause Topic: Mindfulness and support/education around the menopause</li></ul><ul><li>Kirsten Rees, Registered Nutritional Therapist, Health and Movement Coach Topic: nutrition, lifestyle and exercise support</li></ul><ul><li>Joanne Lloyd, Public Contributor and and Lucy Condon, Public Involvement Facilitator Topic: Sharing experiences through zine making</li></ul>14.00 | Closing remarks

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