By Debra Newrick, Health Project Coordinator
The Over 55’s Health Discrimination Project is going great in partnership with Bristol Older People’s Forum.
Our core group has been meeting monthly and has co-produced a comprehensive project plan that will guide the work of our sub-groups. Women over 55 in Bristol identified two key priority areas where change is urgently needed:
- Sexist and ageist language in healthcare
- Improved GP and medical training that reflects the health needs of women over 55.
While there has been significant progress in menopause training and workplace policies supporting women’s health, much of the current focus remains on reproductive health. Our aim is to ensure that women post-menopause are fully recognised and their experiences represented.
This project is funded by The People’s Health Trust. We were delighted to welcome Rachel Tynan to our most recent meeting, which was attended by 30 women. The session focused on co-creating an action plan, which now provides a clear framework for the project. As always, the principle of “You said, we did” underpins all Bristol Women’s Voice initiatives.
Are you a woman over 55? We want to hear your voice.
We invite all women aged 55 and over to take part in shaping this important work. Please complete our survey to ensure your experiences and insights inform meaningful change.
Survey link: Over 55’s Heath Discrimination – Your Voice – Collaboration
Please also share this link within your networks to help us reach as many women as possible.
If you would like to share a more in-depth experience of ageist or sexist discrimination in healthcare, please contact Debra Newrick on 0755 7540 301.
Thank you for your support in helping us influence positive change for women over 55.
Please see the Eventbrite links for the next meetings.
- Wednesday 10 December 12.00 to 2.00pm Over 55’s Community Social Meal at Baraka Café, Beaufort Road, Bristol, BS5 0SQ. Free to attend, please register here.
- Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.30am to 1.00pm Over 55’s Meeting at The Station, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG. Free to attend, please register here.
- Wednesday 25 February 10.30am to 1.00pm Over 55’s Meeting at The Station, Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG. Free to attend, please register here.
- Wednesday 25 March 2026 10.30am to 1.00pm at The Station, Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG. Free to attend, please register here.