The University staff wellbeing team is working alongside HR to educate and support staff on menstrual health through a webinar and a safe listening space.??

In research done by the charity ‘Bloody Good Period’ 89% of respondents have experienced anxiety or stress in the workplace due to their period, and 25% believe that taking time off because of menstrual health issues has impacted their career progression.???

Menstruation webinar – Thursday 27 March 11:00 to 12:00?

The University has teamed up with Bloody Good Period, to provide all staff with a webinar to start more open conversations about menstrual health in our workplace. This session is for everyone – whether you menstruate or not. By the end of the session, you will know:?

• What is the menstrual cycle, perimenopause and menopause??

• Discomfort vs pain – menstrual health conditions?

• Key data: Why supporting menstrual health at work is important?

• Period perception & myth busting?

• How our perceptions shape us?

• Menstrual health at work – products, policy and language?

To sign up, visit the menstruation webinar event page.?

Safe Listening Space: Let’s Talk About Periods – Tuesday 25 March 13:00 to 14:00?

Safe listening spaces provide a confidential space for staff and PGRs with similar lived experiences to share.?

For some people periods and the symptoms associated with them can have a negative impact on their lives including in the workplace.?

This session is open to staff and PGRs who are impacted by the effects of periods to discuss their experiences. Please be aware that this is not a training session.?

This session is facilitated by Libby Barton, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Specialist and Claire Buchan, Health and Wellbeing Officer.?

To sign up, visit the event page.??

If you have any questions about this session, contact Libby Barton via E.F.Barton@soton.ac.uk?