Menopause specialist attends Force event

20 October 2025

GP and menopause specialist Dr Jacqueline Radley was the guest speaker at a well-attended event held at Lloyd House on Friday to mark World Menopause Day.

The event was organised by Superintendent Sarah Tambling and Chief Inspector Keeley Bevington who set up the West Midlands Police Menopause Action Group.

West Midlands Police Federation chair Jess Davies and co-lead for equality and personnel Julie Fleming attended the event on behalf of the branch.

Dr Jacqueline Radley addresses the event

“There was a great turn-out and the room was packed,” says Jess, “After coffee and cake from 10am, Dr Radley was introduced and went on to give an interesting and informative input about the menopause and menopause care including hormone replacement therapy, holistic approaches and lifestyle management to help with menopausal symptoms.

“After the talk, Dr Radley also took part in a Q and A session which enabled her to give more specific advice.

“The event was a great success and it was pleasing to see so many people make the most of the opportunity to come together and learn more about the menopause and the support available to those who might need it.”

Clinical training

Having graduated in 1988, Dr Radley completed her clinical training in Worcestershire where she qualified as a GP and then developed an interest in women’s health and, in particular, the management of the menopause.

She still works as an NHS GP in Worcestershire, runs specialist menopause clinics across the Midlands and is a member of both the British menopause and the International Menopause Societies.

The Force event, which also allowed those attending to network, covered:

• What’s actually happening during perimenopause and menopause
• Physical and emotional symptoms—and the reasons behind them
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) today: benefits, risks and current guidance
• Non-hormonal options and lifestyle strategies that help
• When to seek medical advice and how to access support
• Menopause in the workplace.

In addition to those physically attending the event, around 40 individuals and groups also watched online.

The International Menopause Society has organised World Menopause Day, which is held on 18 October each year, since 2009.

The theme of this year’s World Menopause Day was lifestyle medicine in menopausal health. 

READ MORE: Guide published to mark World Menopause Day.