> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Call for more to be done to tackle menopause treatment waiting times for women in Lichfield and Burntwood - URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/call-for-more-to-be-done-to-tackle-menopause-treatment-waiting-times-for-women-in-lichfield-and-burntwood/ - Published: 2023-04-17T05:21:10.000Z - Updated: 2023-04-17T05:41:56.000Z - Description: More needs to be done to tackle waiting times for menopause treatment services, two local election candidates have said. - Author: Lichfield Live - Tags: Burntwood, Health, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News More needs to be done to tackle waiting times for menopause treatment services, two local election candidates in Lichfield have said. While the NHS target time is 18 weeks, [figures](https://inews.co.uk/news/women-menopause-appointments-2025-2275134?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) reveal that some women locally are waiting more than a year. Rosie Harvey-Coggins, Labour’s candidate for the St John’s ward in Lichfield, said such figures were unacceptable. > “Getting early access to these services can be life changing for so many women. > > “Almost one million women leave employment due to menopause symptoms. > > “Negotiating with workplaces to implement menopause friendly working policies is part of the important work I have already undertaken, but more needs to be done to ensure that women who are suffering symptoms including joint pain, depression and disturbed sleep can get the correct care.” > > Rosie Harvey-Coggins Sharon Taylor, Labour’s candidate for Boney Hay and Central ward in Burntwood, added: > “Every woman’s journey through menopause is a very personal one. It can be very isolating, affecting all aspects of your life, your mantal health, your ability to work, friendships and relationships. > > “But it doesn’t have to be like that – menopause is now reasonably well understood, but sadly the information isn’t reaching the women who need it. > > “I have experienced the gap in menopause support myself with no NHS services locally. This is why with two other local women we founded a monthly menopause support group. > > “It’s so important to know that you are not alone, to talk about what you are going through and to be signposted to the support you need.” > > Sharon Taylor Women in Burntwood and the surrounding areas who are interested in attending the Burntwood Menopause Support Group can find out more details [here](https://www.facebook/groups/burntwoodmenopausesupport?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk). *The at a glance list of of candidates standing in St John’s ward at Lichfield District Council:* ![Cllr Jeyan Anketell](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/jeyan-anketell-edited.jpg) ## Jeyan Anketell ### Labour ![Cllr Deborah Baker](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/18193753539_36b2c24a35_k-edited.jpg) ## Deb Baker ### Conservatives ![Cllr Colin Greatorex](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/bigpic-12-edited.jpg) ## Colin Greatorex ### Conservatives ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/rosie.jpg) ## Rosemary Harvey Coggins ### Labour ![John Madden](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/johnmadden-edited.jpg) ## John Patrick Madden ### Independent ![Tim Matthews](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/tim-matthews.jpg) ## Tim Matthews ### Conservatives ![Simon Partridge](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/simon-partridge-green-party.jpg) ## Simon Partridge ### Greens ![John Smith](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/john-smith.jpg) ## John Smith ### Liberal Democrats *The at a glance list of candidates in the Boney Hay and Central ward at Lichfield District Council:* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/blank-avatar.jpg) ## Jim Craik ### Conservatives ![Diane Evans](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/17759266743_fab708e073_z-edited.jpg) ## Di Evans ### Labour ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/blank-avatar.jpg) ## Steven Swain ### Conservatives ![Paul Taylor](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/paul-headshot-202103-1-edited.jpg) ## Paul Taylor ### Labour ![Sharon Taylor](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sharrontaylor.jpg) Sharon Taylor ## Sharon Taylor ### Labour ![Keith Willis-Croft](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/keithwillis-croft-edited.jpg) ## Keith Willis-Croft ### Conservatives