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A message from My Menopause Centre:
We are delighted to be the Menopause Support Service partner of the The Development Bank of Wales. The doctors in our clinic are here to help you take control of your menopause symptoms. We support all stages of the menopause transition (perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause), including surgical and medical menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).
A message from The Development Bank of Wales:
We’re a menopause friendly employer.
In the UK, it is estimated that 40% of women are affected by menopause each year and as you are aware we have taken the first steps to try and normalise menopause at work. We have run menopause awareness training to ensure our colleagues are menopause informed and ensure our managers feel equipped to have confident conversations with their teams – the recordings are available on KITE. Our goal is to help make it easier for colleagues to talk about menopause and get the support they need.
We recognise that not all colleagues have access to medical advice on the menopause when they need it, which is why we have partnered with My Menopause Centre to provide a 45 minute one to one appointment with a doctor who is a menopause expert to provide personalised support to take control of your symptoms and thrive.
What’s included for the Development Bank of Wales staff:
Dr Clare Spencer
Our consultation process is designed to provide you with a personalised, holistic menopause treatment plan, and the ongoing care and support that will help you take control of your menopause symptoms. Our typical patient journey is outlined below and, as youʼll see, weʼre with you every step of the way.
Click the video below to hear Dr Clare talk you through a typical appointment experience.
Our pricing is very transparent so there are no surprises.
The Development Bank of Wales is covering the cost of one initial appointment. If your treatment plan recommends a prescription, you can either take it to your NHS GP and ask for it to be converted to an NHS prescription, or you can order the prescription via our online, private pharmacy partner and pay for the products yourself.
Find out everything you need to know about pricing for further follow up appointments, prescriptions, HRT and blood tests below.
Now it’s even easier to book and pay for your appointments. We’ve teamed up with PayPal allowing you to pay in 3 interest free manageable instalments.
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Dr Surya Gupta-Wright is passionate about women’s health and menopause care and has worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for many years. She holds Diplomas from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health and is a registered menopause specialist with the British Menopause Society.
Dr Surya has previously worked within a Menopause Research Unit in London, where she was involved with seeing menopause patients with complex problems, menopause research projects and teaching health professionals about the menopause. As well as her clinic at My Menopause Centre, Dr Surya is an NHS GP and a GP appraiser.
Dr Surya lives in London and is a busy mum of 3 children, and when she has any free time she loves to go to the theatre.
You can book an appointment to see Dr Surya online or in person at Naked Health Medispa, 261-263 Coombe Lane, Wimbledon, SW20 0RH.
Here’s what one of our wonderful patients had to say about the support and care that she received from Dr Surya and the team at My Menopause Centre:
Meet Dr Surya by watching the video below:
Dr Sarah Hattam is a BMS (British Menopause Society) registered menopause expert and GP. She studied medicine at Leeds University and has worked as an NHS GP in Yorkshire for almost thirty years. She loved working as a junior doctor in gynaecology and has always had a keen interest in all aspects of women’s health. She is a diplomate of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and also helps to train the doctors of the future. She works for NHS England as a GP Appraiser. She is also an experienced speaker on menopause-related issues in the workplace.
Dr Sarah believes that all women deserve the best possible personalised support and care during their menopause transition and beyond and looks forward to providing this for you at My Menopause Centre.
She is married with three grown-up children and a labradoodle. She enjoys hill-walking and cycling in her spare time.
You can meet Dr Sarah here:
Dr Abbie graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011 in medicine and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She has always been drawn to women’s health and initially worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology both overseas in Perth Western Australia and within the UK. She then chose to undertake training in General Practice and completed the Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. She also achieved the Southampton Richard Percival MRCGP excellence award for her GP training.
As well as her work with My Menopause Centre, she also works within an NHS menopause centre. She looks forward to each of her consultations, talking with each person about their individual journey and making decisions together. Her hope is for women to achieve a positive experience during their menopause transition and feel empowered with their choices.
One of our amazing patients recently shared this fantastic feedback about the support she received from Dr Abbie and the team at My Menopause Centre:
Meet Dr Abbie by watching the video below:
Dr Cat is an experienced GP and menopause specialist. She qualified in medicine from University College London before which she was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from King’s College, London. She spent her early career living and working in the hustle and bustle of London before she was drawn back to her roots in the West Midlands where she commenced GP training and found her passion – women’s health.
Career opportunities led Cat to North Yorkshire where she currently works as a GP in a rural NHS practice. She is a menopause specialist, member of the British Menopause Society and also a Diplomat of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Cat has recognised the ‘black hole’ that exists for many women as far as menopause is concerned, and is dedicated to supporting her patients from head to toe at a time in life that can bring challenges from all angles including the physical, personal, emotional and beyond.
Should you book an appointment with her, no conversation is off limits and her gentle, caring and conscientious approach will make you feel instantly relieved. She’ll work through your symptoms with you to establish a treatment plan that empowers you to lead a more joyous and fulfilling life.
Outside of work, Cat enjoys rural walks with her husband, daughter and golden Labrador. She feels time with family and friends is essential, hours spent at the seaside therapeutic and a good sense of humour indispensable to combat most challenges in life.
Meet Dr Cat by watching the video below.
‘I am delighted to become a part of the wonderful team at My Menopause Centre and to support women on their menopause journey. Menopause can present with a myriad of symptoms, often catching women unaware and at a time when many are juggling their responsibilities at work and home and often ageing relatives. This can leave women feeling overwhelmed, alone and anxious. While 51% of the world population will go through menopause, how little people talk about it and the lack of awareness is astounding! This lack of awareness is even more so within ethnic minority communities where difficulties in accessing menopause care are further compounded by cultural beliefs and language barriers. My intimate understanding of Asian culture and fluency in Hindi and Urdu helps me to establish rapport with women from this background and I hope to ease their access to menopause care’
Dr Manisha Singh
Dr Manisha Singh is a Consultant in Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) and Community Gynaecology with over 13 years of experience as the Lead Clinician and NHS Consultant. She is passionate about all aspects of women’s health through all life stages and the menopause in particular.
She has been a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists since 1998 and is also a Fellow of the Faculty of SRH. She is active in teaching and training and regularly organises and chairs regional training days and meetings. She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds Medical school and is the Training Programme Director for postgraduate training and is incredibly proud of being a part of shaping the future consultant workforce in community SRH. She is a Council member at the Faculty of SRH and has other responsible Faculty roles.
Within her NHS Consultant role, Dr Manisha focuses on women’s health and complex contraception and is responsible for clinical supervision and governance as well as assuring high standard, evidence-based clinical care. Dr Manisha has experience in the different, often unrecognisable ways menopause can present, the negative impact this can have and the life-changing benefits of tailored and collaborative clinical management. She feels strongly about raising menopause awareness and easing access to holistic and empathetic care.
During an initial consultation, Dr Manisha will explore and understand her patient’s symptoms and work collaboratively with the patient to tailor care and treatment to her individual needs.
Meet Dr Manisha by watching the video below.
Dr Ramiya Al-Alousi is a BMS (British Menopause Society) registered menopause specialist and GP, and graduated from the University of Leicester in 2009. She undertook her medical training in both Leicester and Middlesbrough, during which time she became drawn to women’s health when she noticed how much of a difference can be made to help women through the challenges of both the fertile years and beyond. She is a fitter of both the contraceptive coils and implants, as well as a diplomat of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She went on to train in an NHS menopause clinic where she treated women with complex medical backgrounds, and went on to gain the Advanced Menopause Care Certificate from the Faculty of Reproductive and Sexual Health.
She is a passionate advocate for women’s health and through her gentle, friendly and empathic approach, you can rest assured that no symptom or problem is too big or embarrassing, and she will endeavour to make you feel comfortable and at ease. She believes menopause affects everyone in different ways and enjoys sharing tailored discussions with women to ensure that they feel fully informed and able to choose exactly the right option for them.
She also enjoys medical writing, having written several patient and professional education resources for the Primary Care Women’s Health Forum and their journal, Her Life Her Health, and is regularly involved in teaching peers on all things menopause and women’s health related.
Meet Dr Ramiya by watching the video below:
Dr Gabriella Smee is a GP with a special interest in women’s health and menopause care. She graduated from St Bartholomew’s and the London school of medicine in 2010. She went on to pursue her career in general practice and completed GP training in 2015 working in a variety of settings. Within primary care, she became a strong advocate in the field of women’s health and currently runs women’s health clinics dedicating herself to supporting women of all backgrounds through different stages of their lives within a busy GP practice in a diverse multiethnic area.
She is a member of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH), an experienced fitter of all contraceptive methods and a diplomate of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Dr Gabriella is a proud British Menopause Society (BMS) member and is passionate about improving access to menopause care for all women. She has delivered education to GP trainees, primary care clinicians and local psychological therapy services in order to raise awareness of the difficulties women face during menopause, and to show the positive effect recognising the symptoms and offering individualised treatment can bring to women’s lives. Dr Gabriella also works in a voluntary role as part of a menopause task force for the FSRH, creating further educational materials to improve knowledge of the challenges women going through the menopause experience, how wide reaching this can be and what evidence-based treatments can be offered to help.
Above all, she believes in listening to women, providing empathetic support for the issues they are going through, and drawing on her experience to provide holistic care to smooth the menopause transition and make it as positive an experience as possible.
You can meet Dr Gabriella here:
“With over 20 years practising as a menopause specialist, I’m passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment to help people who might be anxious about not being taken seriously or worried about being judged for needing help with issues that they might find embarrassing. I have had first-hand experience of many menopause symptoms and understand that everyone has a different menopause experience”.
Dr Amanda Smith
Dr Amanda is an experienced menopause, sexual and reproductive healthcare specialist and psychosexual therapist. She qualified from the University of London (Guy’s Hospital). After working as a GP and passing the Royal College of General Practitioners membership exam, she pursued her interest in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists).
She became a British Menopause Society recognised menopause specialist and ran North Derbyshire NHS Sexual Health Service’s Menopause Clinic until it was decommissioned in 2018 at a time when NHS funding for Community Sexual Health Services was being decimated. Amanda currently works as a private menopause specialist and psychosexual therapist and also works in an NHS sexual health service.
During an initial consultation, Dr Amanda will aim to understand how your menopausal symptoms affect all aspects of your life, be it physical, emotional, occupational or social. She will discuss all options and work with you to develop a management plan which is individualised for your specific circumstances.
If you have any further questions you would like to ask before booking an appointment, please do get in touch with clinic@mymenopausecentre.com or if booking directly on the website, please search for Dr Amanda Smith for available appointments.
Meet Dr Amanda by watching the video below.
Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine. She is also a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) Medical Advisory Committee and a BMS menopause trainer.
As well as her role as Clinical Director at My Menopause Centre, she runs an NHS menopause service and is a GP partner in a practice in Leeds.
Dr Spencer is involved in educating GPs about the menopause transition through talks, lectures and seminars and has written menopause training modules and pathways for doctors.net, the Primary Care Women’s Health forum publication, Her Life Her Health, and the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.
While working as a GP she noticed a need for increased awareness and understanding of the menopause transition amongst her patients. She could see how their menopause symptoms were having a detrimental impact on all aspects of their lives and decided to qualify as a Menopause GP. Through her clinical work and being co-founder of My Menopause Centre, Clare is passionate about educating, empowering and supporting all women through all stages of their menopause transition.
You can book an appointment to see Dr Clare online, or in person at The Spire Hospital in Leeds (Jackson Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1NT – free on-site parking).
Meet Dr Clare by watching the video below.
“Menopause transition is a journey, and my role is to walk alongside the woman, supporting her through it. I am delighted to be working with My Menopause Centre to be able to support women through their menopause journey. I’ve been a BMS (British Menopause Society) menopause specialist for nearly 10 years. Everyone woman has a different menopause story to tell and it’s so important to identify everyone’s individual needs. Best outcomes are obtained with a positive mindset, healthy lifestyle – nutrition and exercise and appropriate hormone therapy.”
Dr Tonye Wokoma
Dr Tonye is an experienced Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Community Gynaecology and has been a BMS-recognised menopause specialist for almost 10 years. She was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in September 2016. She also holds the Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Health (FSRH) Advanced Menopause Certificate and is also the FSRH Menopause Guardian involved in the curriculum, logbook and training in menopause care basic and advanced certificate. A true advocate of women’s health and the menopause, she regularly facilitates and delivers sessions on contraception and menopause and has authored publications and delivered presentations regionally and nationally. Dr Tonye also assisted with the medical aspects of Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie’s best-selling book, Cracking the Menopause.
With a very kind and sympathetic approach Dr Tonye, is fully aware of the growing hunger for information and support for menopause care and believes in providing high-quality, individualised care for all women. During an initial consultation, Dr Tonye will explore her patient’s symptoms, needs and goals and, together with additional medical history, will work with her to establish the different options available for treatment and continuing the patient’s journey together.
If you have any further questions you would like to ask before booking an appointment, please do get in touch with clinic@mymenopausecentre.com or if booking directly on the website, please search for Dr Tonye Wokoma for available appointments.
Meet Dr Tonye by watching the video below:
“We introduced the My Menopause Centre service in July 2022 and since doing so have had very positive feedback from employees who have been accessing the service. MMC have also delivered several webinars for us and all have been really well received by not just those experiencing menopause, but by all staff.”
“My consultation with My Menopause Centre was tailored exactly for my needs. The output of my consultation was a letter to me and to my GP surgery. This provided a great starting point for a comprehensive discussion with the practice nurse. ”
“It was so great to be listened to & have everything explained in a really clear, easy to understand way. I’m so glad that you’ve created the Menopause Centre & will be recommending it to everyone I know!”
“Last December I had my first appointment with Dottor Clare and it was literally LIFE CHANGING. I had the opportunity to describe all my symptoms and my concerns. I am extremely happy with the overall experience and I strongly recommend to all the women to trust it and to speak. I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH. ”
“I felt valued and listened to for the first time about my debilitating menopause symptoms.”
“Dr Spencer was very informative, she was easy to talk to and made me feel a lot better by the end of the consultation. ”
“I felt the consultation was very thorough. There was plenty of time allocated, didn’t feel rushed, felt listened to. Was made to feel at ease. It was evident the doctor had a wealth of knowledge and experience.”
During your 45-minute consultation, you and your doctor will agree the treatment plan that is best for you, we donʼt believe that menopause care is one size-fits-all. The doctor will then write up your personalised treatment plan and send it to you after the appointment.
If we recommend medication as part of your treatment plan:
Costs for medicines are not covered by the Development Bank of Wales.
If a blood test is recommended by your doctor, this will be taken care of by Medichecks. During your appointment, you and your doctor will discuss whether you’d like the blood test to be:
Once payment has been received for the blood test, Medichecks will be in touch with you directly to make the arrangements.
Costs for blood tests are not covered by the Development Bank of Wales.
We recommend a three-month follow-up after your initial consultation and at least annually thereafter (you can, of course, always come back sooner if you like). This is so your doctor can review your progress and symptoms with you, and make any necessary adjustments to your plan. Our follow-up consultations last 25 minutes.
Costs for follow-up appointments are not covered by the Development Bank of Wales.
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