The Gender Health Gap

In this episode, Dr. Amy Pressland, Talent Development Manager at Benenden Health, discusses the gender health gap with Dave Middleton, executive chair of amii and host of the podcast. The gender health gap refers to disparities in healthcare services that can disproportionately favour either men or women on a global scale. The report's findings, which involved interviews with 10,000 women, 5,000 female employees, and 1,000 business owners, revealed that the gap is notably skewed against women in the UK. The podcast touches on the gender pay gap, with Dr Amy providing some interesting statistical insight on this. In addition to how women experience high levels of discrimination, they also find managing periods, pregnancy, and menopause incredibly challenging at work in the UK, with a high percentage considering leaving the workforce altogether as a result. This topic applies to all people in the UK, as it shows the importance of creating a culture of care and trust in the workplace to support women and improve healthcare provision.