About this episode

The episode discusses rights and support for individuals dealing with cancer and menopause in the workplace.

Do you know your rights to work after a cancer diagnosis and with ongoing menopause symptoms? From navigating time off, to returning to work, to managing menopause symptoms in the workplace, it can feel overwhelming to know what your rights are and what support you should expect. I’m joined by Barbara Wilson, from Working With Cancer, who brings over 50 years of experience supporting people through cancer at work. Together, we break this down in a really practical way— so you can feel more informed and more confident in advocating for yourself. In this episode, we cover: Whether cancer is automatically considered a disability under UK law Your rights when returning to work after treatment What a good return-to-work plan should actually look like What “reasonable adjustments” mean — and real-life examples What counts as discrimination in this context How much do you need to disclose about your diagnosis (including when applying for a job) Whether menopause is recognised as a disability under UK law How treatment-induced menopause after cancer is considered in the workplace Whether employers are expected to support menopause symptoms Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 06:31…

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