Practices invited to host Menopause Awareness Day
WellVet has published a selection of menopause resources online.
WellVet is encouraging veterinary practices to discuss perimenopause more at this year’s Menopause Awareness Day on 18 October.
The theme for Menopause Awareness Day 2026 is ‘lifestyle medicine’, which explores how different lifestyle changes can support those experiencing perimenopause.
To support these discussions on 18 October, and throughout Menopause Awareness Month, WellVet has published a collection of free online resources on their website. The resource are based on six elements of ‘lifestyle medicine’: nutrition, sleep, exercise, avoiding toxins, stress management and connection.
The resources are tailored to address challenges faced by veterinary team members. They are designed to prompt conversations and offer useful information to support both colleagues and clients.
WellVet suggests that a Coffee and Chat session would provide a safe and relaxed environment for team members to share their experiences and ask questions.
It also recommends that team members make use of its selection of educational videos on symptom management through lifestyle medicine. This includes a three-minute animation summarising how menopause might be impacting a veterinary team.
The resources are all available on the WellVet Menopause Resources page.
WellVet is a not-for-profit initiative, founded in 2018 by Liz Barton and Ru Tipney. It aims to host evidence-based wellbeing resources to boost the wellness of veterinary teams.
The organisation hosts a variety of in-person and virtual events, supporting veterinary teams to build their personal wellbeing toolkit.
Liz Barton, director of WellVet, said: “Creating an open and understanding environment around health topics like perimenopause is crucial for the well-being of our teams,
“While perimenopause is a natural life stage, symptoms and long-term effects of hormonal changes adversely affect a significant portion of the workforce, yet it is a topic that is rarely discussed. There is growing interest from veterinary teams about how to start this conversation and provide peer support.
“We hope that by highlighting World Menopause Awareness Day, we can encourage colleagues in the veterinary community to take a moment to explore these resources to help individuals and foster a more supportive culture.”
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