Project Details :
This funded project created opportunities for meeting local needs and health priorities. The programme builds on our expertise in producing Community Led Health Initiatives in reducing Health Inequalities – Peri-Menopause and Menopause Support Project.
Empowerment through Education
Holistic Health and Wellbeing
Breaking the Silence
What We Did :
Helping Women Navigate the Change with Confidence
Our project focused on raising awareness and improving understanding of peri-menopause and menopause among women in the community. Through a combination of
- Educational Materials
- Open Discussion
- Supportive Resources
- Encouraging women to seek appropriate care.
Final Results :
Menopause Support Programme Report
QALYCOM Health CIC – Pilot Program Report
Programme Name: Peri-Menopause & Menopause Awareness Workshop
Date / Duration: 2024/2025
Location: Rochdale Borough (Central & Heywood)
Programme Overview
Objective:
To raise awareness of peri-menopause and menopause among African and BAME women, improve understanding of symptoms, provide management strategies, and reduce stigma.
Target Population:
Women aged 40–60 from African, Caribbean, and BAME backgrounds.
Expected Outcomes:
- Improved symptom knowledge
- Better management of physical & emotional symptoms
- Increased confidence engaging with healthcare
- Improved wellbeing and EQ-5D
- QALY gains
Baseline Data
Metric | Baseline (Avg) | Participants | Notes |
Knowledge | 35% | 82 | Pre-assessment quiz |
EQ-5D | 0.76 | 82 | Health-related quality of life |
Symptom Severity | 6.4 | 82 | Hot flushes, sleep issues, mood |
Physical Activity | 1.5 hrs/week | 82 | Self-reported |
Access to Support | 20% | 82 | GP/menopause clinic awareness |
Programme Activities
- Four interactive education workshops
- Group discussions to normalise experiences
- Sleep, mood, and stress self-management
- Diet and exercise guidance
- Referral information for GP, community services
- Peer support and confidence-building sessions
Attendance: 90% participated in 3+ sessions
Outcomes & Impact
Quantitative Results
Metric | Follow-up | Change |
Knowledge | 78% | ↑43% |
EQ-5D | 0.82 | ↑0.06 |
Symptom Severity | 4.2 | ↓2.2 |
Activity | 2.8 hrs/week | ↑1.3 hrs |
Service Access | 65% | ↑45% |
QALYs Gained: 6.1
Qualitative Feedback
- “I have a better understanding of what is going on with my body now.”
- “Sharing helped me feel less alone.”
Case Study — “Razia” (Menopause Programme)
“I was struggling and didn’t know who to talk to. The menopause sessions helped me understand what was happening to my body. I don’t feel scared anymore. The women in the group feel like family now.”
Lessons Learned
Successes:
- Interactive discussions extremely effective
- Strong group trust and bonding
Challenges:
- Morning sessions difficult for some
Recommendations:
- Offer evening and weekend sessions
Alignment With Council Goals
- Tackles women’s health inequalities
- Promotes preventative health behaviour
- Strengthens mental wellbeing and belonging
Sign-Off
Prepared by: QALYCOM HEALTH CIC
Date: November 2025
This project helped open doors for better understanding, stronger support, and healthier conversations about menopause in our community. It’s a step forward in making sure no one has to go through “the change” feeling confused or alone.
