Menopause & CVD Health Prevention Hub
Culturally and faith-aware menopause and heart-health support for ethnically diverse women
Women from ethnically diverse backgrounds, starting with Muslim, South Asian and Black women, face higher menopause-linked cardiovascular risk and lower NHS Health Check uptake. ThriveHer brings trusted community engagement, clinical support and digital tools together to close this gap.
Why This Matters
Higher Cardiovascular Risk
South Asian women have 3x higher heart disease risk and Black women have 2x higher stroke risk.
Low Health Check Uptake
NHS Health Check uptake in diverse communities is often below 40%.
Workforce Impact
1 in 10 women leave work due to menopause symptoms, plus cultural stigma delays help-seeking.
How The Hub Works
1. Engage Women
- •Culturally and faith-aware menopause and heart-health workshops delivered in trusted spaces such as mosques, community hubs and workplaces.
- •Optional CVD Corner: blood pressure, waist measurement and pharmacy-linked cholesterol checks.
2. Support Clinicians
A lightweight digital tool (prototype) giving menopause and CVD red-flag cues and culturally aware consultation prompts.
3. Empower Women
A simple digital self-check with personalised guidance and a downloadable GP summary.
Impact
For the NHS
- ✓Earlier detection of menopause-linked CVD risks
- ✓Higher Health Check uptake
- ✓Reduced avoidable A&E visits (saving £77 to £359 per case)
- ✓Fewer emergency CVD admissions (saving £600 to £1,100 per admission)
For Employers
- ✓Reduced sickness absence and presenteeism
- ✓Stronger retention, with staff replacement costing £30k to £50k
- ✓Better support for ethnically diverse women
- ✓Improved ED&I and wellbeing outcomes
Who We Partner With
NHS teams • Integrated Care Boards • Local Councils • Employers • Universities • Mosques • Community groups • Clinicians