That this House notes that October 2025 marks Menopause Awareness Month; recognises the significant impact that menopause can have on women’s physical health, mental wellbeing and participation in the workforce; welcomes the growing public and parliamentary discussion of menopause as an important health and equality issue; further notes the continuing challenges many women face in accessing timely diagnosis, effective treatment and affordable hormone replacement therapy (HRT); expresses concern about the postcode lottery in menopause-related healthcare; calls on the Government to ensure consistent provision of specialist services across England; further urges greater support for small and medium-sized employers to implement workplace adjustments for menopausal employees; supports public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and improve understanding of the menopause; and commends organisations, clinicians and campaigners working to ensure that all women receive the support they need at every stage of life.
Signatories (29)
- Helen Maguire Sponsor
- Wera Hobhouse
- Clive Jones
- Jim Shannon
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Neil Duncan-Jordan
- Charlotte Cane
- Adam Dance
- Ayoub Khan
- Liz Jarvis
- Ian Roome
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Andrew George
- Siân Berry
- Adrian Ramsay
- Carla Denyer
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Steff Aquarone
- Christine Jardine
- Claire Young
- Sarah Dyke
- Helen Morgan
- Rachael Maskell
- Mr Gregory Campbell
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Zöe Franklin
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Dr Al Pinkerton