05/08/2026
Still slightly in shock…
This morning I opened my emails to find one I genuinely wasn’t expecting.
I am incredibly proud to have been awarded the British Menopause Society Advanced Certificate in the Principles and Practice💜💜💙
This has been one of the most challenging and rewarding pieces of professional development I have undertaken. The portfolio, tutorials, workplace learning, case discussions and assessments, multiple reflections and the QIP (eposter at BMS meeting in June) have all pushed me to think critically and continually improve the care I provide.
As a nurse, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Independent Prescriber, and a Queens Nurse (The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing) this qualification means I can now independently lead specialist menopause services, including supporting women with complex menopause care, while always recognising the importance of working within my expertise and collaborating with colleagues when needed.
This achievement hasn’t happened in isolation.
A huge thank you to Tracey Dennison RGN,BSc(hons),MSc, PgDip(Aes), ANP, INP, LMCA BSLM, my trainer and mentor, whose knowledge, encouragement and belief in me have been invaluable throughout this journey.
Thank you to my peer group they have been marvellous also to everyone at the British Menopause Society for setting such a high standard for menopause education. Dr Saira Bano my clinical mentor, supervisor and all round cheer leader 🤗 and the MayBush family 🌺
Most importantly, thank you to every woman who has trusted me with her story. You are the reason I continue to learn, question, develop and strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based menopause care.
Here’s to the next chapter… and to continuing to improve menopause care, one conversation at a time.
EvidenceBasedPractice WomensHealth MenopauseSpecialist ACP LifelongLearning QueenNurse EmpowerMenopause