Kenilworth Menopause Group is a monthly in person peer support group for anyone experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause. Speaker meetings are mixed with peer support sessions. We listen, respect confidences, and share useful information. Come as often as you find useful.
We meet on the second Monday of the month
7 – 8 pm at the Kenilworth Centre
Email cwicb.kw.socialprescribing@nhs.net
for more information and to get on the mailing list.
Aim: to provide information and support for perimenopausal and menopausal women
Who: people experiencing symptoms of menopause in the Kenilworth area (not limited by who your GP is, though grateful to Abbey Medical Centre for room hire)
What: a monthly face to face peer support group with speakers at some meetings held at 7-8pm in the Kenilworth Centre
How:
1: No commitment – come when you can and as much as you find useful. Share as much or as little about your symptoms as you want to.
2. Confidential – we share information outside the group but not identifiable personal stories. If you meet a group member outside do not talk about menopause unless you are certain they are happy to.
3. We Listen – we aim to give everyone a chance to speak, especially those new to the group. We recognise that experiences of menopause vary widely yet others in the group will often be able to share helpful information.
4. Publicity: We will advertise the group within Kenilworth publications, closed Facebook groups and Kenilworth facing websites such as Abbey Medical Centre.
Useful Websites
The Menopause Charity https://www.themenopausecharity.org
Very good clear information all with downloadable fact sheets and a symptom checker
Menopause Support https://menopausesupport.co.uk/?page_id=12873
Campaign based website with good info and a section for partners which is useful
Menopause Matters https://www.menopausematters.co.uk
More commercial site but with good features, search for menopause specialist clinics for example. Also a newsletter to sign up for and a magazine not free!
The British Menopause Society https://thebms.org.uk
Professional organisation for healthcare staff but with useful information
Menopause Knowledge https://menopauseknowledge.org/
Solihull based peer-led CIC which campaigns, raises awareness and puts on events
Action Menopause https://actionmenopausewarwickshire.org.uk/
A group in Warwick which meets on Thursdays alternate months.