The policy aims to support employees experiencing the menopause and affected by their menstrual health to minimise the impact these can have on them at work. While the policy currently applies specifically to NHS Scotland staff, it is hoped that it will serve as an example of best practice to be promoted across the public, private, and third sectors.

 

The Menopause and Menstrual Health Workplace Policy can be viewed here https://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/dl/DL(2023)28.pdf

 

To support the implementation of the policy, The Scottish Government have created two supporting guides:

Line Managers Guide – Provides guidance on how to support employees whose menstrual health or menopause symptoms are impacting on their ability to work comfortably and to enable line managers to promote good menstrual health and menopause awareness.

Workplace Adjustments Guide – Highlights the different symptoms and types of adjustments that could be considered for employees whose menstrual or menopause symptoms are affecting their working life.