Womankind

The government has renewed its commitment to women's health. But how much will really change in practice? The UK government published a renewed Women's Health Strategy in April 2026, setting out reforms aimed at addressing longstanding failures in how the NHS identifies, assesses and treats women. The strategy was published by the Department of Health and Social Care alongside NHS England, and covers gynaecological care, menopause support, pain management, menstrual health ed

It’s important to discuss the often-overlooked emotional impact of hormonal transition periods. For many women, perimenopause brings unexpected and sometimes overwhelming emotional changes, from anxiety to mood swings and even depression. While these experiences are common, they can be difficult to recognize, especially when they coincide with other life stresses.

Learn to recognize the early signs of perimenopause, from physical to emotional changes and discover how to regain control.