Derry Daily
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Thursday 21°CFriday 22°C

Derry Daily Derry Daily Derry Daily

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Derry CityHealthNews

Cusack welcomes Council agreement on menopause policy

written by John January 8, 2020
ShareTweet

SDLP Foyleside Councillor Shauna Cusack

DERRY City and Strabane District Council have agreed to endorse a policy on menopause; the move makes DCSDC the first council in the North to adopt such a policy.

The motion spearheaded by SDLP Cllr Shauna Cusack, will be brought before council for ratification later this month.

The policy aims to increase understanding of menopause within the workplace, reduce absenteeism and provide support to manage menopausal symptoms at work.

The Foyleside Councillor said: “I am proud to have introduced this policy to Council and now to have it validated at Tuesday’s meeting.

“With up to 80 per cent of women experiencing this natural transition currently in work, many of whom are suffering silently due to fear or embarrassment, it’s time this issue was addressed openly.

“I was shocked to see how little research has been done into this matter.

“The statistics I uncovered revealed how much the symptoms of menopause and peri-menopause can negatively affect women in the workplace and how little support is out there by means of understanding and support.

“The menopause can cause women to lose confidence in their work through symptoms such as depression, anxiety, hot flushes, brain fog, exhaustion and much more, all resulting from the associated hormonal changes of the stage.

“This has caused many to feel overwhelmed enough to consider either cutting hours or stopping work completely.

“As a Council we can dictate and affect the policies of our organisation, therefore this is why, through a formal motion, I called for the much needed introduction of supportive services for our staff.

“I am hopeful that this move will act as an example to other employers in our City and District and will encourage many open conversations on a subject which has been too long ignored and avoided.”

She added: “Women are an incredible asset to any workforce and we should be doing everything in our power to enable and empower them to stay there.

“This adoption by Council marks a further step in getting women the support and understanding they need in the workplace.”

Cusack welcomes Council agreement on menopause policy was last modified: January 8th, 2020 by John

Tags:
Cusack welcomes Council agreement on menopause policyDerry and Strabane CouncilFoyleside councillorSDLPSHAUNA CUSACK
ShareTweet
John

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Derry Labour Market Partnership celebrate success of...

7 hours ago

Savour the best of the North West...

8 hours ago

Bin collections and Recycling Centres operate as...

9 hours ago

Finance Minister visits sites of Derry Strabane...

9 hours ago

Durkan: We need to get serious about...

16 hours ago

Police appeal over children playing in derelict...

16 hours ago

Historic US flag stolen from Derry college

2 days ago

Strabane success in promoting Vibrant Town in...

2 days ago

New baby monitor units arrive at Altnagelvin...

2 days ago

Build a future in construction on fully...

2 days ago

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Email

Features

  • Sun, sea, spectacular views, historical charm and fabulous food. Tunisia of course

    April 5, 2024
  • Magical trip to see Santa from Belfast

    December 20, 2023
  • DD Travel Feature: Cork’s amazing The Montenotte Hotel

    April 18, 2023
  • Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness

    July 25, 2022
  • Competition! Win tickets to Northern Ireland v England Women’s Euro 2022 match

    June 17, 2022

Courts

  • Man charged to court over Derry drugs seizure

    July 6, 2025
  • Drink-driver charged to court over Derry collision

    July 5, 2025
  • Derry priest faces seven more child sex charges

    July 4, 2025
  • Man charged with possessing indecent images of children

    July 4, 2025
  • Two men in court after £1.2m cannabis find near border

    July 3, 2025

Donegal Daily

    Read More

    • News
    • Sport
    • Courts
    • Jobs
    • Features
    • Business
    • Politics

    Information

    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Advertise WIth Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    Derry Daily

    © 2025 Derry Daily. All rights reserved.


    Back To Top

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy