Support your workforce through the menopause with clinically proven, workplace-focused solutions that improve wellbeing, retention and compliance with UK legislation
Menopause is now a critical workplace issue, affecting employee wellbeing, productivity and retention. With new UK legislation requiring organisations with 250+ employees to introduce Equality Action Plans that include menopause support from 2026, becoming mandatory in 2027, employers must act now.
Rightsteps provides evidence-based menopause support services to help organisations build compliant, inclusive and high-performing workplaces.
Why Menopause Support Matters
Menopause impacts a significant proportion of the UK workforce and can have a direct effect on performance, engagement and retention.
Without the right support in place, organisations risk losing experienced talent and facing increased absence, increased presenteeism, disengagement, people struggling in silence or legal exposure.
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1 in 10 women leave work due to unmanaged menopause symptoms
according to workplace menopause research by Ashfords
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Menopause symptoms can significantly affect confidence
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Menopause-related employment tribunal claims are rapidly increasing
as reported by Personnel Today on menopause legal risk
Menopause Support and UK Employment Law
Is menopause protected under UK law?
Menopause is not currently a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. However, employees experiencing menopause may still be protected under existing legislation. Legal protection may apply in cases of:
- Disability discrimination, where symptoms are long-term and have a substantial impact
- Sex discrimination, recognising menopause as a gendered experience
- Age discrimination, where treatment is linked to an employee’s age
Employer responsibilities and legal duties
Employers have a legal duty to support employee wellbeing. This includes responsibilities under:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act, ensuring a safe and supportive working environment
- The Employment Rights Act 2025, which introduces menopause-related action planning
Together, these frameworks reinforce the importance of proactively supporting employees experiencing menopause.
New requirements for large employers (250+ employees)
New UK legislation means that organisations with 250 or more employees are expected to include structured menopause support within their Equality Action Plans.
This makes menopause a formal part of workplace equality and wellbeing strategies, reflecting the growing focus on menopause in UK employment practices.
Reporting timelines and future requirements
From April 2026, reporting on menopause support remains voluntary.
However, this is expected to become a mandatory requirement by 2027, making early action important for organisations looking to stay compliant and prepared.
What your Equality Action Plan must demonstrate
Organisations will need to clearly show how they:
- Support employees experiencing menopause
- Contribute to wider gender equality objectives
- Reduce the risk of workplace discrimination
Having a structured, evidence-based approach will be key.
Our Menopause Support Solutions
Rightsteps offers comprehensive and scalable menopause support solutions tailored to your organisation, workforce and compliance requirements, helping you meet both legal expectations and recognised best practice standards.
Our evidence-based approach combines therapist-led support and self-guided digital programmes, designed for workplace delivery and proven to support both employee wellbeing and organisational performance.
What our menopause support includes
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CBT and professional counselling
to help employees manage symptoms associated with the menopause such as anxiety, low mood and sleep disruption
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Online support programmes
providing flexible, self-guided tools and resources to guide
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Therapist-led support
delivered by qualified professionals with expertise in menopause and mental health
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Ongoing support
so you know your people are in safe hands without invading their privacy
Our menopause support solution provides comprehensive support for common menopause symptoms, including hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog and mood changes, while delivering a workplace-focused approach designed to improve productivity, retention and engagement.
Developed in collaboration with a world-renowned menopause expert, our solutions are designed to support employee health and long-term wellbeing, strengthen gender equality and inclusion strategies, and demonstrate a clear commitment to compliant, inclusive workplace wellbeing.
Want to know more?
Tell us a bit more about yourself and what you're hoping to achieve for your teams and we will arrange an in-depth demonstration of our solutions.
Our impact so far
We empower women to make positive changes in their lives, and the results speak for themselves.
approaches to support have been developed by our team.
people were supported by our Menopause CBT in 2024.
of users found the sessions easy to follow
of users found the content useful.
It was helpful to reflect on and write down how menopause is affecting me. It was also helpful to discover different relaxation strategies. The hot flush and night sweats log was really useful too.
What's on your mind?
Who is this support suitable for?
This solution has been designed for people experiencing problematic symptoms of the menopause, such as hot flushes and night sweats. This solution also supports users with low mood and anxiety related to the menopause.
What is the difference between the types of support?
Self-guided support involves working through modules at your own pace without real-time interaction. Asynchronous support allows interaction with a therapist over time.
How do individuals register and is it easy to access the support?
All of our digital resources are designed to be easily accessible and convenient, ensuring that support is available whenever and wherever. Once referred, you will receive email instructions from Rightsteps, and the rest is down to the individual!
What reporting will we receive?
You will receive regular updates with the number of users who have accessed the support and any other relevant information.
Is this support evidence based?
Yes, we have worked in collaboration with a world renowned Clinical Health Psychologist to develop this exclusive support.
Do you capture end-user feedback?
Yes, we ask for feedback from users at the end of each course. This remains totally anonymous but enables us to continually improve our products and solutions.