This workshop gives employees and managers a practical understanding of Menstrual and Female Hormonal Health across all life stages; blending current medical insight with real-world relevance to support wellbeing, productivity, and inclusion.

Participants will better understand the significant impact of menstrual and hormonal changes and related disorders such as endometriosis on health, energy, and performance; and leave with practical tools to support themselves and colleagues.

Conditions covered include; fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis, PMS/PMDD, and PCOS; with guidance on symptoms, management, and when to seek medical advice.

Outcomes
Improved understanding of Menstrual and Hormonal Health
Recognise common symptoms and conditions
Gain practical strategies to support self and others

This workshop will be led by Dr Kate Burns & Dr Rebeccah Tomlinson

Dr Kate Burns qualified in Pharmacy in Cardiff (2002) before completing her medical degree at the University of Birmingham (2007). She returned to Wales for GP training and has practised as a GP since 2012. With a longstanding interest in women’s health and contraception, she has developed a specialist focus in menopause care since 2020. Kate is a member of the British Menopause Society and a Registered BMS Menopause Specialist, having achieved the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care (2024). She has experience in specialist contraception and menopause clinics, continues to work in out-of-hours GP services and a local Women’s Health Hub, and teaches clinical and communication skills to medical students.

Dr. Rebeccah Tomlinson qualified from Cardiff School of Medicine in 2002 and trained in Primary Care. She specialises in women’s health, with extensive experience establishing and running sexual health and contraception clinics. She leads a weekly menopause clinic in her local hospital, supports the development of the Women’s Health Hub within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, and contributes to local staff training. She is also the Welsh Medical Advisor and a Trustee for the Menstrual Health Project charity, and a registered CoSRH- and BMS-accredited Menopause Specialist and Trainer.

Together with Rebeccah co-founded Empower All Training, driven by a shared commitment to delivering high-quality, empathetic, and individualised care.

Empower All Training supports businesses to better understand and manage hormonal health in the workplace. With the Menopause (Menstrual Health) Action Plan coming into effect in Spring 2027, now is the ideal time to strengthen awareness, education, and practical support across teams. We work with all levels of an organisation, with our most popular sessions focusing on “supporting the supporters” – equipping everyone, not just those directly affected, to create a more informed and inclusive workplace.

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