Fourteen veterinary professionals have taken part in a specialist menopause awareness education session led by Registered General Nurse and experienced Womens’ Health educator Anne McGale
Menopause awareness in the workplace was firmly on the agenda at St David’s Poultry in Dungannon, where 14 veterinary professionals took part in a dedicated awareness training session delivered by Registered General Nurse (RGN), Menopause Educator and experienced Trainer Anne McGale.
The interactive session was designed to improve understanding of menopause, its symptoms and the potential impact it can have on women’s health, wellbeing and working lives. It also gave delegates practical information and resources to help build confidence around a subject that can still be difficult to discuss openly in professional settings.
For employers, menopause is increasingly an important workplace issue. Greater awareness can help managers and colleagues recognise the challenges some women may experience and encourage a working culture in which informed, constructive conversations can take place.
During the St David’s Poultry Team session, Anne McGale provided education on all aspects of menopause, creating opportunities for discussion throughout. Dedicated time at the end allowed the Vets attending to raise questions and explore issues in greater depth.
The training was well received by delegates, who highlighted both the quality of the information and the approachable way in which the subject was presented.
One delegate described the session as “very insightful”.
Another said: “Anne was very approachable and provided a comfortable space to have open discussions and ask questions. She also provided great resources that I was previously unaware of.”
Anne McGale, founder of Menopause Wellbeing NI, which has delivered menopause awareness education sessions to over 1,000 individuals – both male and female from across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the US as well as advanced CBT training on managing menopausal symptoms said: “Good menopause education is about much more than simply listing symptoms. It is about giving people reliable knowledge, the confidence to talk about menopause and practical information they can use in their everyday and working lives.”
“It was a pleasure to work with the team at St David’s Poultry in Dungannon. The level of engagement and the questions from delegates demonstrated the value of creating a comfortable, informed space where people can learn and speak openly about menopause.”
The session forms part of a wider move towards improving menopause awareness in the workplace, with organisations recognising that education can support employee wellbeing while helping colleagues and managers develop a better understanding of the menopause transition.
For sectors such as veterinary medicine, where skilled professionals often work in demanding and highly responsible roles, accessible workplace education can provide an important foundation for better conversations and informed support.
About Anne McGale
Anne McGale is a Registered General Nurse (RGN), experienced educator and trainer specialising in menopause education and awareness. Through evidence-informed education, Anne helps individuals, workplaces, organisations and communities improve their knowledge of menopause, understand its wide-ranging symptoms and develop greater confidence in discussing and responding to menopause-related issues.
About Menopause Wellbeing NI
Menopause Wellbeing NI provides menopause education and support for individuals, workplaces and organisations across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the US. Services include in person and online workplace and community menopause awareness sessions, educational programmes and individual support designed to advance understanding of menopause and provide practical, accessible information.
To book an in-person or online menopause awareness session for your workplace or organisation, an intensive six-week CBT educational programme focusing on menopause symptoms, or a one-to-one online or in-person session to advance your menopause knowledge and management, contact Anne McGale at Menopause Wellbeing NI today.
