DCU Menopause Cafe
Course Code: DCU250
We’re creating a welcoming space for all staff to come together, share experiences, and learn more about menopause in an open, supportive atmosphere.
Whether you’re:
- Going through menopause yourself
- Supporting someone who is
- Simply curious to learn more
…this is your chance to connect with colleagues in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Our online Menopause Café will be a safe, non-judgmental space to talk, listen, and explore practical tips and resources. You don’t need to be an expert — just bring your curiosity, compassion, and willingness to listen.
Why join?
- Share and hear real-life experiences
- Ask questions in a supportive environment
- Discover practical advice and resources
- Build understanding across our workplace
Let’s break the silence, support each other, and build a more understanding workplace.
Facilitator:
Kate Please, MSc, PhD Student, AFHEA
Former DCU Employee | Lecturer, School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE
1. Log in to your Core HR portal
2. Click the Learning and Development tab
3. Type DCU250 into the Keywords search field and click Search.
Kate Pleace
Kate Pleace is a Senior Women’s Health Nurse specialising in Fertility and the Menopause. Kate has worked in this area since 2007 at two fertility clinics and also independently providing consultations to patients and training and workshops to healthcare professionals. Kate completed her MSc in Reproductive Medicine in 2021 and has recently started her PhD on a part time basis focusing on women’s lived experiences of a premature menopause. Passionate, enthusiastic, and caring her mission is to share knowledge, educate and support both patients and her fellow health care professionals