Referral how to | Ease menstrual suffering

How to refer

Partner GP surgeries and healthcare clinics receive a Patient Access Code to share with their patients so that their patients can go online and access the course for free on social prescription.

(All NHS staff can also access the course for free with their NHS email address).

If you are a partner GP surgery or clinic and do not have a Patient Access Code, please contact kate@menstrualcyclesupport.com

Information to share with digital networks

Menstrual Cycle Support is a free 60 minute online course on social prescription to help patients to better understand and to chart their menstrual cycle. It's designed for anyone struggling with their menstrual cycle, including those with period pain, endometriosis, PMS, PMDD, PCOS, irregular cycles, pre-menstrual exacerbation (PME) of underlying health issues, heavy menstrual bleeding, as well as those experiencing peri-menopause. The course is divided into bitesize 10 minute modules, is CPD accredited and available on the ORCHA reviewed Health App Library for clinicians.

Poster / Leaflet for surgeries & clinics

Please email info@menstrualcyclesupport.com if you would like to receive a free pack of posters / leaflets in the post.

Join our growing Referral Directory (free)

Receive a free Referral Pack in the post of printed posters and leaflets; gain an online listing; and, be celebrated on social media to demonstrate your commitment to menstrual health & wellbeing on social prescription. Email info@menstrualcyclesupport.com for more information.

Social Media Celebration

Once you are listed on our (free) Referral Directory, we will celebrate you on our social media channels and recommend you share about the service on yours using the hashtags #menstrualcyclesupport #Todayismyday.

CPD accredited course for staff

The free Menstrual Cycle Support course can also be taken by surgery staff who are suffering with their menstrual cycle, simply sign in using your NHS email address.

Testimonials

I’d like to see it in every surgery in England and across the UK

Dr Michael Dixon, GP, Chairman of Social Prescribing Institute, and Chair of the College of Medicine

Having a wide range of high quality referral options is key so we are thrilled to now be able to offer menstrual support through social prescribing.

Hayley Burgoyne, Head of Social Prescribing, St Austell Healthcare

This free course is badly needed, especially at this time when there is such a strain on finances. It’s reassuring that GPs can refer to a support course, other than just giving prescription drugs

Zoe, patient

What I just learned in the 45 minutes of the Menstrual Cycle Support course was exactly what I needed and I feel so hopeful that I will be able to cope with my up and down feelings & pain so much better.

Kirsty, participant

Supporting patients to produce a clear cycle diary can inform patients sufficiently to manage their problems themselves... Documentation can lead clinicians to an earlier diagnosis or a more effective management plan. This would help both the health system and women.

I think that menstrual cycle awareness on social prescription has the potential to be a great asset, advancing the lives of patients and the work of healthcare professionals

National Women's Health Specialist and Executive Director of Primary Care Women's Health Forum (PCWHF), Dr Sarah Gray

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