Meno-fest 2026: Menopause is not one story. Join the conversation
Supported by Watersedge
Meno-fest 2026 takes place on Wednesday 7 October, from 9.15am to 3.30pm, at Worcester Rugby Football Club, Hindlip, and forms part of Menopause Awareness Month and Wychavon's Wellbeing in Wychavon campaign.
The event will bring together healthcare professionals, experts and people with lived experience to explore the many ways peri-menopause and menopause can affect health, work, relationships and everyday life.
Whether you are experiencing menopause yourself, supporting a loved one, working in healthcare, or simply want to learn more, Meno-fest offers practical advice, expert insight and the opportunity to hear real stories from local people.
One of the keynote speakers will be Dr Helen Wall, who recently featured in ITV's Menopause Dismissed investigation into women's experiences of menopause care. Dr Wall will discuss the important and often overlooked links between menopause and ADHD.
Attendees will also hear from Sally Williams, a local resident whose powerful personal story helped spark conversations about menopause and mental health across Worcestershire. Sally will join Dr Louisa James to share a story of hope and recovery.
You can listen to Sally's interview with Tammy Gooding on BBC Hereford and Worcester where she tells part of her story. The interview begns at 1hr 18mins 15scs.
Read on for the full programme or book your free tickets now.
Meno-fest 2026 programme
Please note, timings may be subject to change
9.15am Registration and refreshments
9.30am Welcome and introductions
9.40am Story of Hope
Sally Williams and Dr Louisa James
10.35am Mental Health and Peri-menopause
Dr Clair Crocket
11.15am Beyond HRT: Menopause care after breast cancer
Dr Jacqueline Radley
12.15pm Movement and menopause
Alex Swan
12.50pm Lunch
1.15pm Menopause and ADHD
Dr Helen Wall
2.10pm Peri-menopause and UTIs
Droitwich Primary Care Network
2.40pm For Men: It's Not You vs Her. It's You Both vs the Problem
Sam Anderson, Male Menopause Champion
3.30pm Closing remarks