Wallside Grange Care Home in Falkirk is hosting a monthly Menopause Café, aimed at breaking down stigma and increasing awareness.

A Menopause Café is a discussion group, open to all ages and genders. There are no talks or experts, and topics are chosen by participants.  The Menopause Café movement started in Perth, Scotland, in 2017 and has spread worldwide,

The Wallside Grange event is being held on the first of every month. Melanie Bundy, manager at Wallside Grange Care Home, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to host regular Menopause Café sessions.  It’s a vital resource for local people living through the menopause and enables them to talk freely and share their own unique experiences.”

Rachel Weiss, founder of the Menopause Café charity, said: “Unfortunately, many people feel that they should just ‘get on with’ the menopause, with some never talking to their friends or family about it. People can come along and just listen, or join in the discussions, hopefully leaving with a clearer sense of the impact of the menopause on those who are experiencing it, alongside their families, friends and colleagues.”

Wallside Grange Care Home specialises in nursing care for older people, on a permanent or respite basis.