Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
Menopause

 

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Menopause

This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful.

If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.

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Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery

If you live in Bridport, Beaminster, Lyme Regis or the wider West Dorset area, you can speak directly with our Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators - no referral needed.

  • Support with finances
  • Getting Active
  • Hobbies and Interests
  • Connecting to Community
  • Supporting wellbeing
  • Help with Long Term Conditions

 

Menopause Support

Menopause Support provides private support via telephone and video consultations, bespoke menopause training and support solutions for businesses and organisations, and menopause training days for therapists and well-being professionals. Private 1-1 Menopause Information Consultation is £75.

Website: Visit the Menopause Support website

The Menopause Charity

The Menopause Charity provides an A-Z symptoms list and other useful information.

Website: Visit the The Menopause Charity website and A-Z symptoms list

Our Dorset Women's Health

Information about menopause and many other topics like sexual health, fertility, pelvic health, cancer, menstrual health, pregnancy, mental health, contraception, gynaecology and breast health.

Website: Visit the Our Dorset website

Save on HRT Prescriptions

If you pay for HRT, an HRT Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) costs just £19.80 for 12 months and covers all eligible HRT medicines. For other regular prescriptions, a standard PPC (£32.05 for 3 months or £114.50 for 12 months) can save you money.

Website: Visit the Save on HRT Prescriptions website

Phone Apps

"Balance - Menopause & Hormones" is an app to help you care for your health during your menopause or the time before the menopause, known as the perimenopause.

Review and download: Visit the Our Dorset Phone Apps website

Other Support Options

You could also look at support provided by Dr Louise Newson. She also has some podcasts.

 

Further Information

While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.

If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form or call the PCN Admin Team on 01308 801810 and tell us about your support offering.

Last updated: July 2025.