NHS’s Landmark Step: Menopause Support Added to Routine Health Checks , Friday, 24th October 2025. A landmark shift in women’s healthcare is on the way. The UK government has officially announced that menopause support will now be part of routine NHS health checks — a move that could change the lives of millions of women across England. Health Secretary Wes Streeting told BBC News and GOV.UK that “women have been suffering in silence for far too long”, and the NHS must no longer treat menopause as a taboo or secondary issue. For the first time ever, women aged 40 to 74 attending their free NHS health checks will be asked about perimenopause and menopause symptoms including hot flushes, sleep issues, and mood changes. According to the Department of Health and Social Care, this step will reach nearly five million women, giving them earlier access to guidance, treatment, and vital information. The move aligns with the government’s renewed Women’s Health Strategy, which aims to tackle long-standing inequalities and finally give women’s health the attention it deserves.Advocacy groups like Menopause Mandate led by broadcaster Mariella Frostrup have hailed the decision as “historic.” Their survey of 15,000 women found that just 14% learned about menopause from a doctor, yet almost 99% wanted it included in health checks.The British Menopause Society calls this a “crucial shift in women’s healthcare”, empowering clinicians to proactively address concerns that often go undiagnosed or dismissed.With this update taking effect from 2026, experts say the change could prevent misdiagnosis, boost workplace wellbeing, and help millions of women no longer be told to simply “get on with it.”At TheMixPost, we believe informed women lead stronger communities. So, if you want to stay updated on the stories shaping Britain’s health and society — follow, subscribe, and share TheMixPost. Because awareness saves lives.
