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November 13, 2019

IVF Positivity Planner

The IVF Positivity Planner is designed to help you feel calmer, more informed and more in control of what is happening to your body, meaning you are in a better state for coping through TTC and treatment.
November 5, 2025

Reflections from ASRM: Why Patient Care and Emotional Support Matter More Than Ever

Last week, I had the privilege of presenting at the ASRM Scientific Congress in Texas, speaking on “Enhancing Patient Care for a Better Experience During Treatment.”
October 16, 2025

Psychological Safety: The key to exceptional patient and staff care

We often talk about ensuring patients feel supported, but true support can’t exist without one essential ingredient: psychological safety.
October 16, 2025

National Fertility Awareness Week: How your clinic can show patients they’re more than just a number

National Fertility Awareness Week is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and show your patients that they are much more than just statistics.
June 18, 2025

You Never Know What Someone’s Going Through: Why Thoughtfulness Matters

Infertility. Baby loss. Grief. Anxiety. Relationship breakdowns. Health concerns. Care responsibilities. There are so many things people carry quietly while showing up and doing their best.
June 17, 2025

Supporting Male Partners in IVF: Why It Matters and What Clinics Can Do

When we think about IVF, the focus naturally leans towards the person undergoing the physical treatment. But it’s important we don’t forget someone else who’s often quietly walking that path too: the male partner.
June 17, 2025

Learnings from delivering training in Argentina: Embedding Patient-Centred Care in Fertility Clinics

Last month, I had the privilege of travelling to Argentina to deliver a plenary session and facilitate workshops all centred on 'How we can make fertility care more patient-centred' and truly improve the experience of those going through IVF.
May 1, 2025

Why a Simple Planner Can Make a Big Difference in Your Workplace Wellbeing Support

For colleagues navigating IVF or menopause, the emotional toll can feel immense. But I’ve seen first-hand how even small, thoughtful gestures from employers can make a powerful difference.
May 1, 2025

Supporting Employees Through Fertility Treatment: Why the Mental Load Matters

Infertility doesn’t just affect someone’s personal life - it has a profound, often invisible impact on every aspect of their day, including their time at work.
May 1, 2025

Starting Menopause Conversations at Work (Even When You’re Worried About Saying the Wrong Thing)

Starting a conversation about menopause in the workplace can feel uncomfortable. For many managers, particularly male managers, there’s a real and understandable fear of saying the wrong thing.
May 1, 2025

Creating a Consistent and Compassionate Patient Experience Across Satellite Fertility Clinics

One of the unique challenges of delivering fertility treatment — especially within the NHS — is that patients often receive their care across multiple locations.
May 1, 2025

Supporting the Mental Load of Fertility Patients

When we think about the emotional impact of fertility treatment, we often focus on the feelings — the highs and lows, the hope and heartbreak. But there's another layer that many patients struggle with silently: the mental load.
February 12, 2025

Creating a Compassionate Workplace: Supporting Employees Through Difficult Times

Every employee will face personal challenges at some point in their career - whether it’s fertility struggles, miscarriage, menopause, or other life-changing events. During these times, the workplace can be a source of either added stress or meaningful support.
May 1, 2025

Starting Menopause Conversations at Work (Even When You’re Worried About Saying the Wrong Thing)

Starting a conversation about menopause in the workplace can feel uncomfortable. For many managers, particularly male managers, there’s a real and understandable fear of saying the wrong thing.
November 27, 2024

Helping your colleagues navigate the menopause at Christmas

For your female colleagues navigating menopause, Christmas can be more “mayhem and mental load” than magical - here are 3 easy and effective coping strategies to share…
March 15, 2023

Menopause Partnership with Matalan

Retailer Matalan decides to join forces with author Sarah Banks and offer its colleagues the opportunity to access menopause support via The Menopause Positivity Planner.
March 15, 2023

Interview on the Perimenopause with Emily Barclay

I have interviewed the very lovely Emily Barclay about the Perimenopause and coping through it.
March 15, 2023

Interview with Diane Danzibrink

I have interviewed the very lovely Diane Danzibrink, founder of Menopause Support and the amazing national campaign #MakeMenopauseMatter
March 15, 2023

Interview with founder of GenM Sam Simister

As part of my Taking Control series I have interviewed the lovely and very knowledgable Sam Simister, co-founder of Gen-M
March 15, 2023

Interview with Menopause Nurse Kate Pleace

I've interviewed the very lovely Kate Pleace about the menopause, advocating for yourself and how to cope through the menopause.
March 15, 2023

Interview with Menopause Specialist Aly Dilks

I have interviewed the lovely and very knowledgable Aly Dilks, who is an accredited Menopause specialist and founder of Simply Menopausal.