BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:914@londonderrychamber.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T160000 DTSTAMP:20261109T121507Z URL:https://londonderrychamber.co.uk/events/menopause-matters/ SUMMARY:Menopause Matters DESCRIPTION:Turley Legal is hosting Menopause Matters on Thursday 26 Novemb er 2026 at 2pm in the Chronicle Press (Coleraine)\, bringing people togeth er for an informative but relaxed afternoon in support of our charity part ner\, Derry Well Women.\n\nWith expert talks\, time for questions and crea m tea\, the event aims to make perimenopause and menopause easier to under stand and talk about. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms yourself\, wo ndering what to expect or looking to support a partner\, friend or colleag ue\, you’re very welcome.\nUnderstanding menopause\nWe’ll hear from Dr Sandra McNeill\, a retired consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who worked at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. Sandra will explain what can change d uring perimenopause and menopause\, including common symptoms\, longer-ter m health considerations\, when to seek medical advice and where to find su pport.\nMenopause at work\nOur own Marie-Claire Logue\, Senior Associate i n Turley Legal’s Employment team\, will explore menopause from a workpla ce perspective. Marie-Claire advises on employment law in Northern Ireland and in England and Wales. She’ll discuss the legal protections that may be relevant\, how to start a conversation about menopause at work and pra ctical adjustments that can help. She’ll also consider how employers\, m anagers and colleagues can offer support.\n\nThere will be an opportunity for questions and discussion after the talks.\nSupporting Derry Well Women \nFounded in 1988\, Derry Well Women is a not-for-profit health and wellbe ing centre run by women for women. It provides counselling\, one-to-one cl inics\, support groups and wellbeing programmes\, offering a welcoming and confidential space for women at different stages of life. Menopause has l ong been part of the centre’s work. Alongside its work on menopause supp ort\, Derry Well Women is working with Queen’s University Belfast to dev elop an Integrated Menopause Hub in the Western Trust area. The project ai ms to improve access to menopause care and education\, particularly for wo men facing health inequalities.\n\nFind out more about Derry Well Women\nB ooking your place\nWe’re delighted to be hosting the event at the beauti fully restored Chronicle Press at 20 Railway Road\, home to Turley Legal ’s Coleraine office. If you’re coming by car\, a pay-and-display parki ng is available behind Coleraine Leisure Centre. If you’re travelling by train\, Chronicle Press is just a few minutes’ walk from Coleraine stat ion.\n\nTo book\, email hello@turley.legal. We’ll send you the payment l ink and booking details. We kindly ask attendees to make a donation of £2 5 per person\, paid directly to Derry Well Women through our JustGiving pa ge. Please make sure your name or initials appear on the page so we can m atch your donation to your booking. Please let us know about any dietary r equirements when enquiring.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonderrychamber.co.uk/wp-content/uplo ads/formidable/6/Menopause-matters-insta-Square.png CATEGORIES:Member Led Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261025T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR