At Liverpool University Hospitals, we are committed to supporting colleagues’ health and wellbeing, including matters relating to women’s health and those who identify as women.

Our Special Leave Policy recognises a range of circumstances that may impact individuals, including health-related concerns such as menstrual health, menopause, fertility treatment, and other gender-specific health issues. These may entitle colleagues to special leave, subject to management approval and policy guidance.

The Sickness Absence Policy offers further information and support where ongoing or short-term absence due to women's health conditions may be required, ensuring colleagues are treated with dignity and sensitivity.

Colleagues are also encouraged to engage with the Inspiring Women’s Network, a supportive platform for connection, learning, and empowerment. To explore the network’s aims and upcoming activities, you can visit their site here. For those seeking peer support, our Menopause Support Group offers a safe space to share experiences and advice. Meetings take place bi-monthly via MS Teams – to receive an invite, please email: healthandwellbeing@liverpoolft.nhs.uk.

Our Musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy team helps people with problems affecting their joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. This can include things like sports injuries, joint pain, arthritis, or pain after surgery. The team will assess your condition and provide treatment to help reduce pain, improve movement, and support your recovery. To visit the physiotherapy page, click here.

Display Screen Equipment refers to any screen-based devices used at work, such as computers, laptops, tablets, and some mobile phones. It applies to all staff who use these devices for an hour or more at a time. A DSE assessment should be completed if you are a new starter, change your workstation or equipment, or if you begin to experience discomfort such as eye strain, back or neck pain. The assessment helps ensure your workstation is set up safely to support your health and wellbeing.