Women’s Health at Work Network

SOM and others wish to build better women’s health in the workplace through a Women’s Health at Work Network.

Anyone active in this area, with a life course and intersectional approach, are welcome to join e.g. practitioners, researchers, policy makers, national bodies and charities. The Network aims to start in Autumn 2024 to lead the way to reduce gender disparities in workplace health with evidenced-based workplace health knowledge through an intersectional lens.

Intended outcomes include:

Sharing best practice and knowledge as to:

  1. the impact of this issue - on organisational risks, compliance, the organisation and the wider economy
  2. the importance of organisational and line manager awareness - through training, webinars and speaking opportunities etc. 
  3. legal and practical case studies and best practice from different occupational sectors 

Advocacy and PR - looking at:

  1. what can be done to improve health in the workplace through a gender based approach
  2. facilitating policy change - linking with the Women’s Health Strategy, DHSC, charities and policy makers; using tools such as a declaration to garner interest, days of action and PR opportunities
  3. sustainable policy solutions to support the individual at work such as menopause leave, work uniforms and amenities linked to equality 

Gap analyses e.g. as to:

  1. knowledge of women’s health at work by clinicians such as occupational health (OH) and
  2. research gaps e.g. as to the impact of ageing; stress; and how to support organisations to be more open to these issues and mental health impacts of specific aspects of the life course

Attracting health professionals

  1. Expertise in managing health risks due to occupation, age, gender, biological, location and ability
  2. Expertise in managing organisational risks due to gender-neutral policies/processes; unique needs of intergenerational workplaces, lack of knowledge in sex and gender health

The minutes of the first meeting are here; recording here. Contact nick.pahl@som.org.uk if you wish to join.

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