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A new menopause clinic for hospital staff was highly successful, addressing unmet needs for menopause care. This model aims to improve retention of senior female employees in healthcare settings.

Keywords:

Access to menopause care NHS staff staff menopause clinic

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Women's Health
Occupational Health

Background:

Menopause significantly impacts the peri/postmenopausal workforce.
Access to specialized menopause care is often limited for employees.
Hospital staff require tailored support during menopause transition.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the benefit of a dedicated staff menopause clinic.
To assess the feasibility of a virtual clinic model for menopause care.
To improve retention of senior female healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

A virtual menopause clinic was established by consultants and occupational health (OH) staff.
Staff members accessed the clinic for menopause-related concerns.
Feedback was collected from clinic attendees and administrators.

Main Results:

The staff menopause clinic was overwhelmingly successful.
The clinic has become a permanent service at a London teaching hospital.
Positive feedback was received from both patients and clinic staff.

Conclusions:

The virtual menopause clinic model effectively addresses the need for specialized care.
Implementing such clinics can aid in retaining experienced female employees.
This model offers a scalable solution for menopause support in other organizations.