Government announced the first of its kind programme of checks for 40 - 74 year old women in England.   In the last week of world Menopause awareness month October 2025 the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced women across England would benefit from the menopause being included in routine NHS health checks for the first time.  Dedicated questions NHS Health Checks about menopause, free assessments offered to eligible adults aged 40 - 74 every five years esti

I had an amazing time at Pause Live in London on Saturday. Thank you to Katie and Julija (Allonus team) who helped man the stand and share the experience with so many people.   The event was very well attended and the organisation was brilliant. I applauded  all of the ‘Pause Team’ who worked so hard to make this event the huge success it was. Amazing to see so many Interesting stands, exhibitors dedicated to supporting women in their own way. The world of Pause opened up wit

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Workshop and Q&A panel discussing PMDD disorder unrecognised, little known, however a large percentage of women are affected. PMDD is a blend of severe PMS and mental health impacts! Health professionals and women’s expanded awareness is urgently required. Joy Wisdom will be there for further discussions on menstrual to menopause.   Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is characterised by symptoms of premenstrual phase of a menstrual c