Thank you for filling this survey, your feedback will make a difference and help future services to be as useful as possible for women. 

 

Your feedback  will help NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire with how best to support women with menopause.

 

We would like to know if you have seen someone about menopause, if you had the help you needed, what improvements could be made and how we could help. 

 

Please tell us what was useful and what can be improved. 

 

Your replies will be anonymised so that you cannot be identified unless you give us permission to do so.

 

If you would like us to call you on the phone to hear your views personally or you have a story that Healthwatch can use to highlight experiences of women seeking or receiving support for their menopause symptoms please:

  •  leave your contact details (Question 17) and we will be in contact
  • or email your story to mary@healthwatchherefordshire.co.uk

Thank you

 

 


Find out more about Healthwatch Herefordshire here.

 

1. Which best describes your situation? (Please tick any that apply)

 

2. In the last 5 years, have you contacted a healthcare professional about your symptoms or experience of menopause? (Please circle) 

 

3. If you have contacted a healthcare professional, who have you contacted? (Please tick any that apply)

 

4. Were you satisfied with the care you received? (Please tick) 

 

5. Thinking about your menopause and symptoms what is (or has been) most important to you? (Please tick the statements that you agree with.) Note: Not every woman will experience all of these symptoms in their menopause.  *

 

6. If you received information, advice and support from health services in Herefordshire how would you rate the support you received in these areas where 3 is good, 2 is ok, 1 is poor or none. Please tick the areas you experienced only. ( Note: Not every woman will experience all of these symptoms in their menopause). 

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Increasing my understanding of menopause in general
Learning ways I can address my hot flushes
Learning ways I can address my mood changes
Learning where I can seek mental health support in Herefordshire
Understanding how menopause can affect my mental health
Learning ways to combat lack of libido, vaginal dryness and painful sex
Learning tips to help with sleeping
Learning tips about urge and stress incontinence, Urinary Tract Infections and cystitis
Learning about changes in skin conditions, including dryness or increase in oiliness and onset of adult acne
Learning about increases in facial hair, hair loss or thinning
Learning about palpitations and when I should be concerned
Learning about Tinnitus
Learning about problems with memory, concentration and ‘brain fog’
Learning ways to change my diet that can help with menopausal symptoms
Learning tips to help with joint stiffness, aches and pains
Feeling less anxious about my symptoms
Learning techniques that may help me with my menopausal symptoms in general
 Feeling more confident to deal with my menopause symptoms myself
Learning when I should seek help from my GP practice
Learning where to access additional trusted sites and information online
Learning where I can access peer support in Herefordshire
Learning where I can find more activities and opportunities in Herefordshire to benefit the health of menopausal women
Feeling more able to discuss the menopause with other women
Feeling more able to speak with my employer about my menopause if I need to
 

7. When thinking about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): (Please tick any that apply)

 

8. Have you ever been prescribed HRT?

 

9. If yes, have you experienced any of these when using HRT? (Please tick any that apply)

 

10. If it took several appointments with the GP to arrange to have HRT - how many appointments?

 

11.

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Are you aware that there is a NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate which currently costs £19.80 for the year, which covers an unlimited number of certain HRT medicines for 12 months?

(https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescription-prepayment-certificate-hrt-ppc)

 

12. What sources do you use to inform yourself about Menopause and HRT?

 

13. Which information websites, podcasts, books or other sources would you recommend to other women experiencing menopause?

 

14. NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire are looking to trial an engagement event for patients experiencing symptoms of menopause. With access to a GP with specialist knowledge of menopause and a dietician, the session will give an overview of menopause, focus on symptoms, treatment options (benefits and risks), and an opportunity for patients to ask questions. What do you think about this idea? Tick all that apply

 

15. In your opinion, what would be the best ways to engage women in Herefordshire to participate in sessions like these?

 

16. What other information would be useful to women entering menopause or experiencing menopausal symptoms?

 

17. How do you prefer Menopause information or opportunities to be communicated to you?
Please select all that apply.

 

18. Are there any other comments or information you would like us to know or questions you would like to ask?
(If you require a reply please add contact details in the comment box below)

 

19. Which medical practice are you registered with? 

Drop down list
Please select your practice
 

20. If you wish to be contacted please leave your contact details here. 

 

21. Which area of Herefordshire do you live in? *

 

22. What is your age?

 

23. What is your gender?

 

24. Is your gender the same as the gender assigned at birth?

 

25. What is your sexuality?

 

26. What is your ethnicity?

  • White
  • Asian or Asian British
  • Mixed
  • Black or Black British
  • Other Ethnic Group
 

27. I have a disability?

 

28. I have a long term condition(s)?

 

29. I am a carer

 

30. Which of the following best describes your financial status?