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your belonging, the camaraderie, your improving confidence, and self-esteem
purpose can cause some people real through clothing and colour.
issues. Again, communication is crucial The programme has been running
– it’s not a weakness, it shows strength for three years and is now available
to reach out. for employers to fund for staff and
There are five areas and actions employees. It’s also available for
for a healthier life – which can be women to self-fund. It is designed to
undertaken with or without HRT, and be an invitation to dip in and out over
are equally important for ALL persons: the 12 weeks. Sessions are delivered
• regular physical activity either live or recorded so it fits fully
• hydration with busy lives and shift work.
• rest and improved mental health The Met Police’s Parliamentary
• good nutrition and Diplomatic Protection OCU
• improved sleep. Commander recently funded female
Self-care becomes much more officers and staff onto the programme,
important as we are ageing; if only we showing support and forward thinking.
told ourselves this earlier in life! Could you do the same as a command
or as an entire service? Yes. It costs
12-week, women-only, money, but how much does sickness,
online support programme re-training, recruitment, or failing
Available for women who would classification cost? Back-filling a
Picture © Pro.Sto / Shutterstock menopause or navigate through of £450 per day; the whole 12-week
like support as they approach peri-
firearms post can cost in the region
programme costs a lot less.
their own journey, this programme
umbrellas a wealth of support from
To find out more about bespoke
11 female contributors, including
workshops or the 12-week online
support programme, email info@
pelvic floor, fitness, nutrition, dealing
with stress, anxiety, sleep, cravings,
midpoint4women.co.uk, or got to the
weight loss, haircare, mobility, midpoint4women.co.uk, visit www.
skincare, relationships, self-care, Mid Point 4 Women Facebook page or
coping strategies during menopause, Instagram, Mid_Point_4_Women.
WWW.PFOA.CO.UK