World Menopause Day 2024

 World Menopause Day is held every year on 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and well being.

I have provided some resources below that may help you, or someone you know, as they navigate this time. 

Across the Black Country there are many Menopause Cafes, these are places you can connect with others, hear their stories, and access support. In Sandwell, there is a group called 'Blooming Menopause' they meet at Portway Lifestyle Centre once a month. The next two meet-ups are 19th November and 17th December 2024.

Learn more here:

In Dudley, at the DY1 Community Centre, there is a new group starting called Menopause Mayhem, this is a group for anyone experiencing Menopause, Perimenopause or Postmenopause. It will begin 2nd December 2-3.30pm, the group is created by Dudley Sanctuary Hub. For more info contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Have a look on our RC Hub for information about the Menopause and have a look online to find support in your local community for Menopause Support.

Recommended Podcasts:

Menopause Awareness Month Podcast

Is it Perimenopause? Podcast

Apps

Balance - The Menopause Support App available Online, In App Store and Google store.

Menopause Support Websites

• British Menopause Society - www.thbms.org.uk
• NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/
• Henpicked - https://henpicked.net/
• The Menopause Exchange - www.menopause-exchange.co.uk
• Women's Health Concerns - www.womens-health-concern.org

At The Recovery College, We have a Women's Wellbeing Course. On this course we share some factual information, tips and different perspectives around many common experiences for women. This course is open to all women, trans women and non-binary people who identify more on the feminine end.

The RC Team

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You do not need any formal qualifications or experience to attend the college. All of our courses are free of charge and open to anyone, aged 18 and over.

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