Women battling symptoms of the menopause who work for NHS England are to be offered flexible working for the first time in a bid to keep them in the workforce.
Flexible breaks, working from home and shorter hours could all be offered to women who are struggling with the many physical symptoms of the menopause.
Difficulty sleeping, brain fog, increased anxiety, joint pain, hot flushes and numerous other health problems are all common to women, with symptoms often effecting them for months or even years.