Dorset Menopause Support
Community Interest Company
Company number: 15411037
A not-for-profit organisation
Offering support, guidance and education on perimenopause, menopause and the post menopausal years, throughout the South West.
How can I help you?
Do you need to talk to someone about menopause?
Are you struggling with symptoms and not sure what to do?
Want to know more about what happens to your hormones?
Are you confused and need help and support to determine what is going on?
Have you already tried talking to a healthcare professional about menopause?
Perhaps you've been told you're too young? Or too old? Or your symptoms are not related to menopause?
Is private menopause care simply not affordable?
Get help to prepare for your GP appointment so you can make informed shared decisions.
"I was at rock bottom, experiencing physical and psychological symptoms that impacted my confidence and career hugely, now I support others through their perimenopause and menopause"
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We are so proud that the work we do has been recognised, appreciated and supported by the National Lottery Awards for All Community Fund.
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We would like to thank National Lottery players for their support, which has made some of our work and projects within the community possible.
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Awards for All Community Fund
Consultations
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Due to some recent funding from the Locality Community Benefit Fund with Magna Housing, we can offer a small number of fully funded one to one consultations to women who are experiencing financial hardship.
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If this would benefit you or someone you may know in the community please get in touch via email at dorsetmenopause@gmail.com
Funded One to One Consultations 2025
Fully Funded Strength and Conditioning Programme in connection with Information and Support Meetings during 2025
A wonderful opportunity for women to participate in a fully funded 12 week programme to improve muscle strength and tone, enhancing bone health, which is so important as we age from midlife and into older age. Helping to maintain independent living, reducing risk of Osteoporosis and frailty in the longer term.
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This programme will also improve mobility, stamina, fitness, metabolism, cardiovascular health and mental wellbeing. It is run by senior employees of RiversMeet Active Centre in Gillingham, and as well as being experienced instructors, they have undertaken specialist training in Menopause Movement.
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Fully funded for three 12 week programmes throughout 2025 by Locality Community Benefit Fund with Magna Housing.
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To be eligible for this opportunity, women need to attend at least 2 information and support evenings to gain knowledge and understanding around holistic menopause care and nutrition. Email dorsetmenopause@gmail.com to register.
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More details including photo's on our Events page.
The future of the CIC
I have been offering support, guidance and education on menopause locally, to all residents, small businesses, organisations and health care professionals to raise awareness and help early diagnosis.
From January 2024 'Dorset Menopause Support' has become a Community Interest Company, so it can further benefit the communities within Dorset, South Somerset and South Wiltshire.
I would like to develop a Menopause Centre of care in the form of converting one of my outbuildings into a designated space, so I can continue to offer support in a secluded and peaceful setting.
With the opportunity to apply more widely for funding this would also include a bursary fund for women who need to access Menopause Specialist advice and treatment quickly.
I realise only too well that many women are still struggling to receive the treatment and care they need. The current waiting times after a referral to a Menopause Specialist Clinic on the NHS are between 16 months and 2 years. I find this unacceptable, as some women develop intrusive or suicidal thoughts, so felt the need to act. Developing a Menopause Centre of care will also enable more group meetings to take place, and it would accommodate visits from other therapists providing a fully holistic approach to menopause care.
Join our Facebook support page
Click on the icon below to join the Dorset Menopause Support private group on Facebook. Posts show regular updates on the latest menopause news, helpful tips and information on symptoms. Connect with others as well as being able to ask questions at any time.
Free Easyfundraising! While you shop online!
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Did you know that you can now support Dorset Menopause Support CIC every time you shop online? We're excited to announce that we have registered with Easyfundraising, a fantastic online platform that enables you to raise free donations with every purchase you make.
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It only takes a minute to sign up and make a difference. Join us here at www.easyfundraising.org.uk or use the QR code to take you straight to our cause page.​​
Supported by Community Action Network
CAN have been instrumental in the setting up and development of Dorset Menopause Support as a Community Interest Company and we are truly grateful for all of the advice and training they have provided and continue to provide as we progress.
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CAN helps to empower VCS organisations to deliver high quality services sustainably
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Enhance collaboration and influence to improve community wellbeing
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Increase volunteer engagement and positive impact
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Strengthen the VCS infrastructure through member led leadership
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Promote equity, diversity and inclusion
'You will see us being collaborative, compassionate and inspirational, and acting with integrity and respect'