As Menopause Awareness Month continues, a new NHS England campaign is drawing attention to menopause symptoms and the support available to women, with a consultant gynaecologist and menopause specialist from Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust featuring as the face of the initiative. The Trust said the campaign is intended to encourage open conversations about menopause and improve understanding of a life stage that can affect physical health, emotional wellbeing and daily life. Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust news
According to the Trust, Ms Veena Kaul is helping lead the national conversation by sharing expert advice and raising awareness of menopause, its symptoms and the support available to women. The campaign also highlights the importance of talking more openly about menopause so that more women can access advice and treatment when they need it. The Trust said the specialist’s involvement reflects both her clinical expertise and wider work to improve women’s health across the region.
Why the campaign matters for women’s health
Menopause can have a significant impact on everyday life, and the Trust said the campaign is designed to help women, families, employers and healthcare professionals better understand the condition. The message is that no woman should feel she has to manage it alone, and that clearer information can make it easier to seek help and discuss symptoms with clinicians.
The campaign complements the support available through the Trust’s MY Menopause programme, which provides education, advice and practical support to help people understand and manage menopause. By pairing a national awareness drive with local services, the NHS aims to make menopause care feel more visible and easier to access for women navigating symptoms and seeking guidance.
Local services and national visibility
The Trust said the campaign comes at a time when awareness of women’s health issues is receiving greater attention across the NHS. Its statement described the national exposure as an opportunity to show how specialist menopause care can be supported by education and practical services closer to home.
That approach is particularly relevant in women’s health, where timely information and early conversations can shape whether people seek help, understand their options and feel confident speaking to health professionals. The Trust framed the campaign as part of a broader effort to normalise those discussions and reduce uncertainty around menopause care.
For women looking for support, the message from the campaign is straightforward: menopause is a common health transition, and support is available. By combining a national awareness push with local clinical input, the NHS is aiming to keep the topic in public view while strengthening the advice and treatment pathways women can turn to.
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