Menopause Support Services in North Devon and Online Resources

In October 2024, the Devon Menopause Advice & Guidance Service was launched. It’s a pilot project that all primary care clinicians can access. Speak to your GP about it as patients with complex menopause symptoms who meet the specific criteria can be referred.

If you are experiencing emotional struggles due to menopause, consider reaching out to TALKWORKS. They provide various treatment and therapy options designed to help you feel like yourself again. You can choose the format that suits you best, whether it's online, over the phone, or face-to-face. Additionally, you can self-refer to TALKWORKS without needing to see a GP first. TALKWORKS in Barnstaple is located at 109 Boutport Street, Barnstaple EX31 1TA.

Active Devon is a community-focused non-profit organisation aiming to get people moving and changing lives for the better. If you’re interested in getting more active, they have lots of resources to explore, including a really helpful section on movement in menopause - read the ‘Movement in Menopause Guide’ here. Active Devon have community-based team leaders across the county, the team lead for North Devon is Hannah Shackleton.

Barnstaple Library has a good selection of menopause books. Using a library book is a great way to research various areas of well-being and to inform yourself about perimenopausal symptoms.

Braunton-based Rozzy Scott is a physiotherapist specialising in Pelvic Health (Women's Health).

Rozzy has over a decade of experience as a physiotherapist and has found joy in helping people to live and function to the best of their abilities, achieving goals that are meaningful to them.

After having children, she realised how important pelvic health is and followed her passion by specialising further.

Rozzy’s mission as a pelvic health physio is to give women the evidence-based input they deserve, as well as supporting them through their journey.

Hannah is a yoga teacher and wellness consultant based in North Devon. With a specialism in yoga for menopause, Hannah hosts Second Spring, a twelve-part educational and yoga practice programme (see website for details). Hannah also hosts one-to-one, in-person, and online sessions, plus retreats.

The WARRIOR WOMEN PROJECT offers psychologically informed non-contact boxing classes suitable for bodies of all abilities, races, shapes, and sizes across the South West. They currently run weekly boxercise classes and therapy-informed boxing workshops at the Barnstaple Amateur Boxing Club, EX31 1RL.These sessions are ideal if you're looking for a small group exercise class. They can also be beneficial if you want to manage stress, mood swings, recover from trauma or burnout, or learn techniques to stay calm.

Follow on Instagram as they sometimes offer a cheeky free session!

Appledore-based artists Emma Johnson and Rachel Stanton are advocates of menopause self-care. Alongside their art practices, they have joined forces to facilitate Sketch-Walks. It’s a great way to get out in the fresh air in stunning locations, meet new people and learn some mark-making techniques. These sessions are suitable for complete beginners or anyone wanting to loosen up creatively and connect with nature.

Loren Leaver is a specialist Menopause and Women’s Health coach and nutritionist facilitating various menopause wellness programmes. In addition, Loren is a qualified and experienced personal trainer, also working in the field of Sports and Cardiac rehabilitation, and Diabetes Practitioner.

The Verve Clinic, based in Barnstaple, specialises in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause with personalised, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle advice. Founded by registered nutritional therapist Hazel Harrison, the clinic takes a practical approach to midlife health.

Rocky My is an online resource driving awareness, education and action in women’s health. It’s packed with information from trusted healthcare professionals, researchers and experts.

Menopausematters.co.uk is an award-winning, independent website providing up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options.

Hypopressives are a breathing and postural technique that uses breathwork and different poses to generate an automatic contraction of the pelvic floor and deep core muscles. It's incredibly effective at helping to improve or eliminate pelvic floor symptoms such as stress or urge incontinence and prolapse. Check out Alice’s YouTube channel for FREE exercise routines.

YES, set out to bring solutions to address the intimate health and well-being sector. Certified Organic Personal Lubricants, Vaginal Moisturisers, and Intimate Washes. They have a very informative Well-Being Hub that covers intimate health guides for specific conditions such as menopause, dryness, cancer and dryness, painful sex, vaginismus, and Lichen Sclerosus.

Breast Cancer Now has an informative resource on menopausal symptoms and breast cancer; read it here.

Menopause Mandate is a group of motivated women from all walks of life who share a common interest in perimenopause and menopause. They are devoted to creating a coalition of campaigners to achieve everyone's ultimate goal of revolutionising the support and advice women receive from both our health service and wider society. See here for their symptom checker.

The British Menopause Society (BMS) is the specialist authority for menopause and post-reproductive health in the UK. Established in 1989, the BMS educates, informs and guides healthcare professionals, working in both primary and secondary care, on menopause and all aspects of post-reproductive health.

Women’s Health Concern (WHC), is the patient arm of the BMS since 2012. WHC provides independent advice to inform and reassure women about their gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health.

Spill The Tea is a podcast hosted by long-time friends, Jinty Sheerin and Lou Hockings-Thompson. Weekly episodes cover a mix of topics, including education, health, relationships, and the realities of menopause.

We Are Women is where pelvic health gets real. Hosted by Rozzy Scott & Jen Stroud, pelvic health and MSK (musculoskeletal) physios in the South West of England, who chat openly about bodies, bust myths, and tackle the questions most people are too shy to ask. From ‘to Kegel or not to Kegel?’ to ‘get your mirror out,’ no topic is off limits. Expect honest, funny, and important conversations to help you understand your body better and care for it with confidence.