EP.83/ Endometriosis Work Accommodations: What We're Entitled To and What Still Needs to Change with Vickie Williams
Vickie Williams is a Women’s Health Researcher and Tedx speaker currently completing her PhD in Endometriosis at Work and Menstrual Policy.
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You may remember Vickie from the podcast two years earlier, where we talked all about yoga and reiki for endometriosis.
In today’s episode Vickie and I discuss -
Vickie’s personal experience of endometriosis in her career.
The current experience and challenges of people with endometriosis at work.
The current support available (government level and organisation level) and ways to manage endometriosis in the workplace.
What other support and policy changes are needed to help people working with endometriosis e.g. what employers could do and menstrual policy.
Tips for those of you struggling with endo at work right now.
I am so fascinated by Vickie’s work and think it’s absolutely essential that more is done to support people with endometriosis at work. I hope you find this conversation helpful, informative and hopeful - and at a time where so much is uncertainty around work, I hope this brings you some clarification over your rights.
Show Notes
Free resources to help you stay on track with endometriosis during coronavirus crisis:
Managing Endometriosis Naturally Guide
Endometriosis Diet Shopping List
Self-care Coaching Morning on Instagram, Sat 28th, 8.15am GMT
Vickie’s links:
Endometriosis UK workplace guidance
Endometriosis UK Endometriosis Friendly Employer Scheme
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My free guide ‘Managing Endometriosis Naturally’ is perfect for anyone just starting out on this journey of managing and reducing their symptoms. Download here.
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