We’re excited to announce that Nottingham College has pledged to become an Endometriosis Friendly Employer to support staff members with the condition.
We’re excited to announce that Nottingham College has pledged to become an Endometriosis Friendly Employer to support staff members with the condition.
The scheme is a way for employers to confirm their commitment to developing a work environment and culture that enable employees with endometriosis to thrive at work.
The pledge was launched on July 8th with a stall dedicated to charity Endometriosis UK at City Hub along with presentations as part of CPD Day. The partnership was organised by Recruitment & Onboarding Manager Amie Blake and Organisational Development & Engagement Manager Debra French.
Endometriosis UK will be training a selection of staff to become champions, so they are equipped with the knowledge to support colleagues who suffer with the condition.
Amie said: “We aim to eliminate the stigma surrounding women's health discussions and ensure all our colleagues feel comfortable talking about it. I have endometriosis myself, so this scheme is close to my heart.”
The college has committed to following guidance from the charity Endometriosis UK to better support employees affected by endometriosis and other menstrual health conditions. Efforts will focus on three key areas: enhancing leadership and management support, tackling stigma and fostering cultural change, and improving communication.
As part of this new initiative, Nottingham College has already introduced ‘Menstrual Health’ as a sickness reason on Thrive in response to feedback from staff members. Staff can now declare that menstrual issues are the reason they cannot work, making the college more inclusive, supportive and understanding.
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing pain and sometimes infertility. It can affect those with ovaries at any age including teenagers – one in ten women and those assigned female at birth, may be afflicted.
You can visit the Endometriosis UK website for information and support surrounding endometriosis.
