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UK Menopause Taskforce has its first meeting
Today, the UK Menopause Taskforce, co-chaired by APPG Chair Carolyn Harris MP and Minister for Women's Health, Maria Caulfield, held its inaugural meeting. The taskforce is comprised of senior politicians and clinicians and will focus on how the Government can further support those experiencing...
Victory for the Menopause Revolution led by Carolyn Harris MP
The Government takes on campaigns’ key ask in supporting better access to treatment for women going through the Menopause, as well as making menopause a policy priority! Thanks to the support from so many Menopause Warriors, the core priorities within Menopause APPG Chair Carolyn Harris’ Menopause...
The Menopause Revolution comes to Loose Women
Menopause APPG Chair Carolyn Harris MP was delighted to make an appearance on Loose Women on the 30th of September, where she discussed the Menopause Revolution and highlighted her support for Menopause and Loose Women’s own amazing Menopause Manifesto. Dubbed ‘Our Menopause Hero’, Carolyn spoke...
Menopause APPG Chair holds Menopause Fringe Event at Labour Party Conference
Menopause APPG Chair Carolyn Harris MP held a Menopause fringe event at the Labour Party Conference on Tuesday 28th of September, in conjunction with Progressive Britain and the CIPD, to launch the Menopause Revolution in the Labour Party. The event was a success, with many friendly faces...
Menopause APPG Chair writes for Fabians Cymru on Menopause
Menopause APPG Chair Carolyn Harris MP has written a powerful article for the Fabian Society in Wales, of which she is a member, on the impact of Menopause. Writing for Fabians Cymru, Carolyn noted that the symptoms of Menopause can have "devastating consequences" for so many women", adding:...
Menopause APPG holds second inquiry session
The Menopause APPG today held its second session of its inquiry into the impact of Menopause on women and families, with a range of representatives from Menopause support groups. The APPG heard from the following: Justine Roberts CBE – Founder and Chief Executive, Mumsnet Katie Taylor – Founder...
Menopause APPG Chair goes to Green Man Festival
Menopause APPG Chair Carolyn Harris MP was today thrilled to speak at Green Man Festival in her native Wales on Menopause. During a discussion with Jayne Woodman, Founder of The Menopause Team, Carolyn discussed topics related to Menopause and Perimenopause, including symptoms, education and...
Menopause APPG Launches MP Letter on Menopause
To encourage members of the public to write to their MPs to support the work of the Menopause APPG and Chair Carolyn Harris MP's Private Members Bill on Menopause (Support and Services), the Menopause APPG has created a template letter. To write to your MP to encourage them to become a Menopause...
APPG Launches Menopause Revolution Outside Parliament
Chair of the Menopause APPG Carolyn Harris, alongside fellow supportive MPs, marked the first session of the Menopause APPG's Menopause Revolution by showcasing boards emblazoned with the inquiry's title outside the Houses of Parliament's Fawcett Statue on 15th July 2021. APPG Chair Carolyn Harris...
APPG Chair introduces legislation to change the rules in England to exempt Hormone Replacement Therapy charges.
Chair of the Menopause APPG Carolyn Harris introduced legislation via a Private Members Bill which is being backed by cross-party MPs to change rules around charging for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which alleviates symptoms of the menopause. MPs urged England to “follow the lead” of...
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