The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is challenging everyone to better support women through menopause.
The ICB will sign the Menopause Workplace Pledge today on World Menopause Day (October 18), after making 'radical changes' to its approach.
Jacqui McBurnie, the ICB's menopause lead, said: "Every woman goes through the menopause, but we still need to get much better at the support and flexibility people need at this time."
The ICB has introduced a new menopause policy to support its staff better.
This includes a support plan for those struggling with symptoms, offering flexibilities like altered work patterns and mental health support.
Samantha Allen, the ICB's chief executive, said: "The menopause workplace pledge doesn't mean we've got everything sorted – there's more to do, and we need to keep listening, learning and improving."
The ICB is encouraging other employers to adopt similar policies and aims to improve menopause support for patients.
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