Southgate Beaumont Hosts Important Menapause Awareness Events

Southgate Beaumont care home in conjunction with IAPT - Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust and Age UK Enfield hosted two free Menopause Awareness workshops last month with line-up of specialist healthcare professionals and guest speakers

Both workshops took place on a Tuesday evening and gave local women and their families the opportunity to find out more about what Menopause is? Treatment of Menopause and Menopause low mood and anxiety There was an opportunity for women to speak to others regarding their experiences The workshops were in such high demand, they will now be held monthly

Dr Rachel Osijo Local GP and menopause specialist presented at the workshops and gave helpful information on what symptoms to look out for and support and medication available Dr Osijo said It was a privilege to be asked to talk at the menopause event It is so important for people to have as much information and be free to ask questions and gain support

Alison Gordon, Head of Prevention Services, Age UK Enfield said “Ensuring people are given timely advice and practical ways to not only cope but thrive during the menopause is a priority At Age UK Enfield we want people to stay active and feel in control of their lives We re delighted that we are reaching community members to attend our in-person workshops and excited to expand this offer into meet ups and cafes We've been delivering in partnership with our Enfield IAPT colleagues for the past 18 months, hosting at Southgate Beaumont has made a huge difference as there is a real sense of and community and connection by meeting in person ”

Jessica Rose Assistant Psychologist at IAPT “Running these workshops has been incredibly inspiring and empowering It has been amazing to move from running them remotely to being able to host them in person as it has helped developed a real sense of togetherness and community among those who attend There is always a really positive atmosphere in the room and I am looking forward to hosting more of these throughout this year and beyond ’

Samantha Neal, Customer Relationship Manager at Southgate Beaumont said: “The Menopause meet ups have been such a great success with that we will now be hosting a monthly meetup the second Tuesday of the month It’s a great chance to for people to get helpful information and to know they are not alone ’

The next event will be held on Tuesday 14th March 6 30pm to 8pm and the second Tuesday of every month thereafter For more information or to register email Jessica rose12@nhs net