Located within the Wellbeing Village, the Menopause Hub will provide both a sanctuary and a source of expert knowledge with dedicated sessions led by specialists in menopausal health from Sutton Primary Care Networks.
The Menopause Hub will be an excellent resource for those who are looking to enhance the quality of life of their employees. Experts will delve into empowering women navigating menopause with the latest health strategies and research findings.
Menopause Hub Schedule – Tuesday 11 March and Wednesday 12 March
9.30 – 10.00 Workshop: Menopause in the Workplace and How to Support Staff
10.00 – 11.00 Drop-In
11.00 – 11.30 Workshop: Tackling Awkward Conversations – Employees and Employers
11.30 – 12.30 Drop-In
12.30 – 13.00 Workshop: Menopause, Migraines and Management of Symptoms
13.00 – 14.00 Drop-In
14.00 – 14.30 Workshop: How Can Male Managers Support Team Members (including a Q&A you have been too afraid to ask)
14.30 – 15.30 Drop-In
Ruth is an honorary professor at Staffordshire and visiting professor at Keele University, and has recently retired as a practising GP after 40+ years as a medic at the frontline. Ruth was a clinical lead for digital primary care transformation across Staffordshire for 9 years (with focus on long-term conditions such as diagnosing and managing cardiovascular and respiratory conditions); and digital upskilling of clinicians and social workers and now social prescribers - creating 500 or so digital champions across England.
Ruth has written 84 books (yes 84!!) –mainly for health care teams, some for the public on health- back pain/healthy heart/work stress/menopause; presented at national & international conferences; as well as carrying out research, and contributing to national guidance such as rebutting prescribing fraud, NICE guidance on weight management.
Ruth has written a book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Take-Control-Menopause-Smart-Approach/dp/B0BZFCV6NQ
Bala Sankarasubbu
Bala is a General Practitioner in Staffordshire. She is a women’s health enthusiast & BMS (British Menopause Society) accredited Menopause Specialist and BMS trainer.
Bala is the co-author of a book on menopause which offers a lot of practical advice, case studies, and digital aids. She has done Menopause Awareness Campaigns in local community at libraries and in house for staff at hospitals.
Bala has a passion for teaching & training. She is currently working with Health Education England as a Training Programme Director for North Staffordshire. She also supervises the Keele University medical students who are placed in the practice.
Bala has taken up a role as Perinatal Mental Health Champion for Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent ICS. She is keen to educate & train health care professionals in primary care in recognising & supporting mental illness during pregnancy.
She enjoys listening to music & going on countryside walks.
