Mariella Frostrup, a women’s health campaigner and broadcaster, has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s new Women’s Employment Ambassador by the Department for Work and Pensions. The role expands on the previously created Menopause Employment Ambassador position and will focus on raising awareness of health issues that affect women in work, including menopause, endometriosis and fibroids. The government is encouraging large businesses (250 or more employees) to publish voluntary action plans to support employees experiencing menopause symptoms. The ambassador will work with employers, experts and trade bodies to gather evidence, identify barriers and provide recommendations to improve workplace support. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce the number of women who are economically inactive due to long‑term sickness.
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