This toolkit has been created to help:

• Understand the main issues faced by pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace.

• Increase awareness of the type of support that managers can provide.

• Comply with legal obligations e.g. health and safety, workplace rights etc.

• Improve the experiences of women during and after pregnancy

This toolkit provides guidance to support and assist all our people deal with menopause related matters. Our aim is to create an environment where people can have open discussions about menopause and feel confident that they can talk over any issues or concerns about menopause symptoms and be able to get support.

SOP documentation is available externally from the police network. Please click here and you will be directed to the Police Scotland website.

A motivational soundbite that will give guidance, clarity and confidence in our professional and personal lives.

The British Association of Women in Policing is a national organisation who embrace all women of ranks and grades. BAWP are proud to support the diverse roles that women play and bring all associations that support women in policing together from across the country.

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it.

Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity:

To support bereaved parents and families and to unite with others across the world to commemorate their babies’ lives and lost pregnancies.

To raise awareness about pregnancy and baby loss.

To drive improvements in care and support for anyone affected and in the prevention of pregnancy and baby loss.

Valuable information provided by NHS in relation to IVF treatment and counselling.

Valuable information provided NHS in relation to Menopause symptoms and treatment available.