Unison: The menopause is a workplace issue - guidance and model policy

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The menopause is a workplace issue: guidance and model policy
Model workplace survey on the
menopause
By completing this survey, you will assist
your trade union representatives in providing
information to the employer about the issue
of how the menopausal symptoms of some
members of staff can impact on their health
and wellbeing in the workplace.
The survey is completely confidential. All
information will be kept anonymous and any
details collected that could identify individuals
will be treated as confidential and securely
stored.
1. Are you experiencing or have you
experienced the menopause or
perimenopause (the period of time leading
up to the menopause)?
YES
NO
If ‘NO’ please skip straight to question 11.
2. One of the most common symptoms
reported during the menopause is
fluctuations in body temperature or ‘hot
flushes’, which can be made worse by the
workplace environment.
Have you had difficulty regarding an
uncomfortable working temperature or
poor ventilation in your place of work?
YES
NO
If yes, did you make your line manager
aware?
YES
NO
If yes, were any solutions recommended?
YES
NO
3. If your job has a strict policy on breaks,
having adequate access to suitable
washing and toilet facilities may not always
be possible when needed. Have you ever
had any difficulty?
YES
NOT APPLICABLE
NO
If yes, did you make your line manager
aware?
YES
NO
If yes, were any solutions recommended?
YES
NO
4. Some people experiencing the menopause
have interrupted sleep patterns which
result in tiredness, lack of energy and loss
of concentration during the day which
may have an impact on work. Have you
experienced any of these symptoms that
have had an impact on work?
YES
NO
If yes, did you make your line manager
aware?
YES
NO
If yes, were any solutions recommended?
YES
NO
5. It is sometime possible to experience
mood swings, irritability, tearfulness,
lowered confidence, feelings of not being
able to cope, anxiety and depression
during the menopause.
Have you ever experienced any of these
symptoms or feelings while at work?
YES
NO
If yes, did you make your line manager
aware?
YES
NO
If yes, were any solutions recommended?
YES
NO
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