Meno-Fest 2026
Wychavon District Council
Menopause is not one story.
Join the conversation.
Peri-menopause. Real experiences.
New research. Practical advice.
9:15am – Opening Refreshments
• Welcome by Jayne Pickering, Deputy Chief Executive of WDC
• Story of Hope by Sally and Dr. Louisa James
• Mental health and Peri-menopause by Clair Crocket
• Menopause after breast cancer: alternatives to HRT by Dr. Jacqueline Radley
• Movement and Menopause by Alex Swan
• Menopause and ADHD by Dr. Helen Wall
• Peri-menopause and UTIs by Droitwich PCN
• Menopause for Men: It’s Not You vs Her. It’s You Both vs the Problem by Sam Anderson (Male Menopause Champion)
3:30pm – Close
This free event is open to the community & professionals and is intended to highlight the link between perimenopausal women and poor mental health – which is not fully acknowledged within current systems- as well as the impact upon our physical health.
We will explore Perimeno and:
Sally’s Story of Hope – mental health impact
Neurodivergent women
Women who cannot take HRT due to cancer etc
Relationships and the male perspective on Peri-meno
UTI’s & Pei-meno
Featuring speakers who are experts in their field with published literature, experts with lived experience, the NHS and more….this event is to educate, empower and help others! We will also be supported by local charities such as the Worcestershire Breast Haven, GP surgeries, Endometriosis support, who will be on hand to chat
