Women's Health Hub | Simplyhealth

Our Women’s Health Hub is here to bring you our latest resources to help you navigate through these life stages.

We’ll be regularly adding new content, including blogs, articles and webinars, so do keep checking back.

Menopause

Webinar by Health Assured

The menopause

In this webinar, Health Assured explores the physical and mental symptoms of the menopause, as well as the best ways to support yourself through the menopause.

Podcast by Health Assured

Menopause: The ultimate taboo

Available on the Health Assured online portal, listen to the CIPD’s podcast on menopause—its impacts, its stigma, and what employers can do to make it easier.

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How to support women through the menopause

This PDF provides advice on how to support women through the menopause.

How your plan may support you

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"I’m feeling low, can’t sleep and think I may be experiencing the menopause."

If you are experiencing symptoms like a low mood or hot flushes, but are unsure whether it's the menopause, you can speak to a GP via our 24/7 video GP service. You can also access our 24/7 advice and counselling services for emotional support whenever you may need it.

"I live in England and I thought my HRT prescription charge would be free, and it wasn’t."

You can claim money back towards prescription charges to help with the costs of medications like HRT and others that may be prescribed to you following a diagnosis of menopause.

"I’m 52 and worried about Osteoporosis."

You can claim back towards the costs of appointments with a Physiotherapist who can offer advice on bone density issues such as osteopenia and osteoporosis and tailor exercises to help improve bone density.

Please refer to your terms and conditions to check what you are covered for.

Fertility

Blog by Health Assured

LGBTQ+ Parenting Rights

This blog from Health Assured focuses on LGBTQ+ parenting rights, covering topics such as fertility law and co-parenting, donor insemination and fertility treatment, parental responsibility, adopting, fostering and surrogacy.

How your plan may support you

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Counselling and advice services

There are a range of emotions that women may experience when trying to conceive (TTC). For many, it can be a difficult journey and feel confusing, upsetting and isolating. With your health plan, you have access to a 24/7 counselling and advice helpline to provide in the moment emotional support, whenever you may need it.

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Speak to a GP

Whatever stage of your TTC journey you're going through, it may help to get medical advice. Our 24/7 GP service allows you to speak with a GP at any time on camera via your smartphone or tablet, from the comfort of your own home.

"We’re trying for a baby but it’s taken longer than I thought to get pregnant, I’m a bit stressed about it."

You can use your plan to claim back towards the costs of reflexology and acupuncture which can help to relax muscles, soothe aches and leave you feeling more calm.

Please refer to your terms and conditions to check what you are covered for.

Pregnancy and early motherhood

Blog by Health Assured

How to support someone affected by baby loss

Losing a baby is extremely difficult. If there’s someone you know in your life who’s affected by baby loss, you might be unsure how you can support them. This article from Health Assured will guide you on how to support someone who's grieving.

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What to eat (and what not to eat) when you're pregnant

We've teamed up with Mum Plus One to provide you with much-needed support to get you through your pregnancy. In our article, Nutritionist and wellbeing coach Monica Durigon gives her top tips for what (and what not) to eat when you're pregnant.

Webinar by Health Assured

Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

This webinar from Health Assured is on the rules and regulations concerning maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. Their senior legal adviser Kara provides a detailed insight into your entitlements as employees, in regards to maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.

Blog by Health Assured

Breastfeeding in the workplace: tips for new mums

The NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby for around the first six months after birth. For many mums, that often means they will be back at work before they finish breastfeeding. This can pose a challenge for new mums. On top of their busy family schedule, new mums have to balance a return to work with all the extra responsibilities that it brings.

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Why to eat well for you and your baby

You've just become a new mum and you're busy looking after your newborn baby. Thinking about what (and when!) you should eat and drink is probably proving to be a challenge… Nutritionist and wellbeing coach Monica Durigon explains why good nutrition is especially important for new mothers and shares tips to keep you healthy and your baby happy.

Blog by Health Assured

How to cope with post-natal depression

Post-natal depression is a common problem that affects more than one in ten women - and some men too. It’s a kind of depression that affects many parents, and it can occur at any time in the first year after birth.

Webinar by Health Assured

Parental mental health

In this webinar, Health Assured explore ways on how to cope with the everyday challenges of parenting, the stigmas and misconceptions and the impact of parental mental ill-health.

Webinar by Health Assured

Women’s mental health

In this webinar, Health Assured talk about women’s mental health. What challenges women face in day-to-day life, triggers, and ways to look after their mental health.

How your plan may support you

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Speak to a GP

If during or after your pregnancy you’d like some medical advice and reassurance, or even a second opinion, our 24/7 GP service allows you to speak with a GP at any time via video from your smartphone or tablet, from the comfort of your own home.

Please note, if you or your child are in need of emergency care, please call 999 or seek alternative emergency medical services.

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Emotional support during pregnancy and early motherhood

Women can experience a range of emotions both during and after pregnancy. With your health plan, you have access to a 24/7 counselling and advice helpline to provide in the moment emotional support, as well as legal and financial advice to help you through any challenges you may be facing.

"My feet hurt and are getting very swollen now I’m in my third trimester."

Claim back towards the costs of seeing a Chiropodist or Podiatrist who can help with foot care, advice on footwear and other foot issues.

"After having my baby I’m experiencing some back pain."

Back pain is common during and after pregnancy. You can claim back towards the costs of seeing a Chiropractor, Osteopath or Physiotherapist, all of whom can offer advice and help ease your pain.

"My bladder is much weaker since I had a baby and I keep leaking, it’s affecting my confidence."

Restoring and improving core and pelvic strength is important after giving birth and you can claim back towards the costs of seeing Physiotherapists who specialise in women's health.

"I could do with some postnatal support with breast feeding my baby."

You can claim your new child payment through your plan, which can help towards postnatal classes which offer help and community support.

Please refer to your terms and conditions to check what you are covered for.

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Counselling and advice

Through your health plan, you have access to a 24/7 counselling and advice helpline, which can help you with anything you’re worried or concerned about, whether that be your mental wellbeing, a physical health issue, legal concern, financial challenge, or any problem you are facing right now.

To access the service, visit myWellbeing counselling and advice services through your online account.

Discover more resources on the Health Assured online portal

With your Simplyhealth plan, you have access to an online portal, brought to you by Health Assured, providers of the advice and counselling services available through our health plans.

The portal is packed full of resources to help support your health and wellbeing, including webinars, factsheets, 4 week programmes and more.

Please note, our video GP service, advice and counselling helpline and the Health Assured online portal are provided by Third Party Suppliers.

More resources

Menopause:

The Menopause Charity www.themenopausecharity.org/blog

Women’s Health Concern (WHC) www.womens-health-concern.org

Fertility:

Fertility Network UK https://fertilitynetworkuk.org
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority www.hfea.gov.uk

Baby loss support:

Tommy’s www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support

Stillbirth and neonatal death charity (SANDS) www.sands.org.uk/support-you/how-we-offer-support

Pregnancy and early motherhood:

NHS www.nhs.uk/pregnancy

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) https://www.nct.org.uk

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