‘Let’s Talk About Menopause’ Webinar Success

In October, the Healthy Workplaces Derbyshire Team delivered a Menopause Webinar, with support from Henpicked - a specialist menopause training provider.

Over 100 people attended the online webinar, and 100% said they would recommend the training to friends and colleagues.

The webinar focused on why menopause needs to be talked about in the workplace, the impact it may have on people’s work, and the need for support from colleagues in the workplace.

The webinar was very informative, and feedback from attendees was hugely positive.

Here are just a handful of comments:

“A really well-thought-out presentation, I enjoyed it very much. 10 out of 10 from me!”

“Clear presentation and so informative. I felt the session was talking to me personally.”

“Really good overview - it’s made me think more about what I can do and how I can be more proactive in managing my menopause journey.”

“I’m now a Menopause Champion for my company and looking forward to supporting my colleagues.”

“I feel empowered to share my menopause experience and support others.”

The team hopes to run more webinars later this year and looks forward to seeing some of you there!

For more information from Henpicked, visit the Henpicked Hub 🔗.

And finally, if your workplace is looking for another practical way to support colleague wellbeing, our FREE workplace health checks programme is available to be delivered on-site. You can register your workplace by completing our ‘Register of Interest Form’ below.

Share these top tips with your colleagues:

• New Year, same you. It’s easy to get swept up in the “New Year, New Me” mindset, but looking after your sexual health shouldn’t be seasonal. Make it a regular part of your wellbeing routine — whatever the time of year.
• Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, dating, exploring new connections, or enjoying intimacy in any form, staying informed and proactive helps you feel confident and protected. Routine testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is quick, free and confidential, and reviewing your contraception options - including methods that reduce the risk of STIs — can help you make choices that suit your needs.
• Checking in with partners about boundaries and expectations can strengthen trust and wellbeing. Healthy sexual relationships start and are built on communication, consent and self-care — and making these habits part of your regular routine pays off all year round.

Get Support:

• Visit your local pharmacy for free oral contraception 🔗 or emergency contraception 🔗
• Order free STI tests and contraception in the post online 🔗
• Book a clinic appointment online 🔗 or call free on: 0800 382 3383 to book.

Visit the 'Your Sexual Health Matters' website below for more details on how to support your sexual wellness.

Stand Up to Cancer Screening Checker

Cancer screening is for people without symptoms. In the UK, national cancer screening programmes are run by the NHS, and the Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland.

In most cases, eligible people are invited automatically, but you can use our screening checker to see if you’re eligible to take part.

If you want to take part but are worried or have questions, our celebs can help.

Cancer screening aims to spot cancer at an early stage, when treatment is more likely to be successful. Some types of screening can also prevent cancer from developing in the first place.

To discover whether you are eligible for cancer screening, please visit the official website below.

The Breastfeeding Welcome Here Award aims to:

• help community venues show they actively welcome and support breastfeeding.
• support new families to feel confident breastfeeding when out and about.
• improve awareness about the lifelong benefits of breastfeeding for mother and child.
• remove any barriers that may prevent people from breastfeeding in public.

Benefits of signing up:

• The scheme is free to join.
• By offering a more inclusive service and making your venue more family-friendly, you are more likely to have repeat customers, who in turn spend longer at your venue.
• It provides free, positive publicity for your business.
• By supporting breastfeeding, you will be making a positive contribution to the health of families across Derbyshire.

How to apply?

Complete the short application process here: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/breastfeeding-welcome 🔗

Providing you meet all the essential criteria, you will receive a ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here Award’ sticker, certificate, and social media assets to display.

Your venue and its facilities will be advertised on our health visiting service 🔗 so families can see ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ venues in their area.

For any queries, please contact the Start Well Team via email: breastfeedingwelcomeaward@derbyshire.gov.uk

Credit Unions & Payroll Savings

Save for Christmas 2026!

Credit Unions operate globally, offering a safer way to borrow if your credit score is thinner or poorer, and we have four in Derbyshire.

As well as instant access savings accounts, Credit Unions also offer goal-based savings products, including saving for School Uniforms and Christmas!

Goals-based savings products lock your money away until a pre-determined date, so you won’t be tempted to dip in when impulse strikes.

Joining is easy. You can find all the information you need, including which Credit Unions you’re eligible to join, on our Credit Union page 🔗 and from there, you can open an account from as low as £1.

Start your savings journey today!

Payroll savings – the easy way to save with a Credit Union

Credit Unions also offer a unique perk to employees by allowing them to save directly from their wages via payroll savings. A voluntary amount will be deducted on payday and sent straight to a Credit Union savings account. There is no cost to the organisation for this to be set up. For more information or if an organisation is interested, please contact Ben Taylor via email at: affordable.credit@derbyshire.gov.uk

50+ Open Forum Groups

There are x10 50+ Open Forum Groups across Derbyshire, hosted by a group of volunteer committees.

Most of these groups run quarterly Open Forum events. Membership is FREE, and these groups host speakers, entertainment, trips, afternoon teas, and much more.

If you, or anyone you know, would be interested in joining, please contact the 50+ Forum Team via email at fiftyplusforums@derbyshire.gov.uk, by phone at 01629 539623, or visit the official website below for all localities and event dates.

To stay up-to-date on DACES' latest courses and learning resources, be sure to register for their official newsletter 🔗.

If you have any queries or require further support, please contact the team via email at adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk or by phone at 01629 531241.

Lastly, to discover other courses, scan the QR code on the right with your mobile device's camera or visit the official webpage below.

Dry January

Led by Alcohol Change UK, Dry January provides a great opportunity for workplaces to boost staff wellbeing and encourage a healthier start to the New Year.

At this moment in time, workplaces across the UK lose approximately £7.3 billion annually due to alcohol-related absences and lower performance.

To combat this, workplaces can participate and kickstart conversations by hosting a staff quiz on the dangers of alcohol, running a 'dry event' such as a team lunch or outdoor walk, and assigning a colleague the title of 'Dry January® Champion' to promote the campaign more widely by sharing FREE digital resources 🔗.

For those looking to lower their alcohol consumption for January, or even throughout the year, Alcohol Change UK's FREE Try Dry Mobile App 🔗 offers practical resources.

Users can track money saved by reducing alcohol intake, keep tabs on sleep and energy levels and even take on challenges, including the 'Try Dry® Anytime Cut Back Challenge'. This is available to download from both the App Store 🔗 and Google Play Store 🔗. 

To find out more about the campaign, including the benefits it can bring to the world of work, please check out Alcohol Change UK's official website below.

National Heart Month

National Heart Month, hosted by UK charity Heart UK, takes place every year throughout February. The event aims to highlight cholesterol, as well as its negative impacts on heart health when high levels are reached.

Currently, in the UK, nearly half of all adults suffer from high cholesterol levels. Although this often presents with no physical symptoms, it can significantly increase an individual's chances of experiencing a heart attack and/or stroke.

To tackle this, Heart UK have launched the 10,000 step challenge, where individuals and workplace colleagues can support the cause by walking 10,000 steps daily across February to both raise awareness of the dangers of cholesterol and funds for those battling high cholesterol levels. You can register here 🔗 and also download a FREE printable step tracker 🔗.

Individuals can also get involved with families by cooking 'heart-healthy' recipes at home, ranging from a Spanish omelette to spicy pasta, by visiting Heart UK's online recipe guide 🔗. 

Those interested in finding out their cholesterol levels can do so by visiting their local GP, pharmacist or receiving an NHS Health Check 🔗.

Finally, to discover more, be sure to follow the campaign on Heart UK's official social media pages (Instagram 🔗 & Facebook 🔗) and visit the official webpage below.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian Cancer Month, launched by UK charity Ovarian Cancer Action in 2005, runs throughout the month of March.

Across the UK, each year, approximately 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Following diagnosis, only 1 in 3 women survives longer than 10 years, predominantly due to the disease being detected too late - this makes up 71% of current cases. 

The campaign aims to strengthen support for women by increasing public knowledge of symptoms, eradicating stigma by initiating discussions and establishing a more positive future for women living with ovarian cancer.

Individuals can take part in the campaign by sharing and displaying FREE digital resources 🔗 with colleagues at their workplace, including posters, leaflets and social media posts.

You can also sign up for the 'Walk in Her Name Challenge' 🔗 to walk 100km across March with family, friends and/or colleagues. Participants receive a FREE t-shirt and digital fundraising materials to help raise awareness and donations for ovarian cancer research.

Lastly, to receive the latest news on the campaign, register for Ovarian Cancer Action's official newsletter 🔗 and get involved with their social media posts (Facebook 🔗, LinkedIn 🔗 and Instagram 🔗).

Stay Connected With HWD

Want to get in touch? You can contact us via email at healthy.workplaces@derbyshire.gov.uk for general enquiries and/or to submit an article for the next edition of our newsletter (April - June 2026). A member of our team will get back to you shortly.

Finally, for further information on how Healthy Workplaces Derbyshire can support you and your workplace, be sure to visit our official website 🔗 and complete our 'Register of Interest Form' 🔗.