Are your currently going through perimenopause or menopause?

Help with research to improve access to menopause treatments and care in the community.

 What experience do I need to help?

• have personal experience of perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms
• have a friend or family member you’ve supported with perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms
• have accessed the common ailment service in Wales
• experience of using healthcare services in Wales
• be comfortable in attending online meetings through Microsoft Teams
• have access to emails to give feedback and share your thoughts about the project’s development  

 More information

In Wales, community pharmacists provide care under the Common Ailment Service which provides care and support for patients along with education, update patient records with the information provided and signpost treatment options.

The research team would like to improve menopause care for women by using community pharmacists to provide education, access to treatments, informed patient care and quicker access to treatments.

What will I be asked to do?

Contribute ideas and feedback on the study documents, public facing information and plans for the public involvement in the study at the meetings.

How long will I be needed for?

5 x 1-hour meetings until January 2025 and feedback by email for before/after each meeting or similar?

The project will be submitted in January 2025.

What are some of the benefits for me?

 Our team will: 

• Cover reasonable travel expenses and additional carer or childcare costs,
• Offer payment for time of £25.00 per hour (people can request less if they are in receipt of state benefits). 

You will

• Learn more about how research is developed
• Find out how research can change future treatments and care

Have a look at our guidelines for more information about this.

If you are receiving any benefits, you can access confidential advice from the Benefits Advice Service for Involvement.  

 What support is offered?

Support will be offered by a named person on the project team who will tell you about the project and explain your role within the development group and answer any queries.

How do I apply?

Complete the online form and tell us how you meet the required experience. 

Not sure how to complete the online form or would you like to discuss an opportunity further?

Then the team can help you, contact us by email to set up a chat. 

Access to any information you share with us is secure, restricted and dealt with confidentially. 

 What happens next.

If your application fits the required experience, it will be sent to the project lead.

We will contact you with updates on the progress of your application.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email or call 02920 230 457.