Understanding Menopause and Pensions: Money Guidance for Practitioners

The Money Guiders Northern Ireland Network is hosting an in‑person event on Wednesday 5 March in the Ulster Museum, Belfast, bringing together Menopause NI and a Pensions Specialist from the Money and Pensions Service. Taking place just ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), this session will explore two issues that have a profound impact on women’s financial wellbeing: menopause and pensions.

Our keynote speaker, Siobhan from Menopause NI, is a trusted subject matter expert who has previously worked with the Money Guiders NI Network and the Money and Pensions Service. She will guide attendees through the realities of menopause, how it affects financial resilience, and what practitioners can do to support people sensitively and effectively. The Money and Pensions Service Pensions Team will also provide practical guidance on planning for later life and navigating pension decisions.

Held just ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), this event offers a safe, supportive space to learn, share experiences, and strengthen connections across the NI money guidance community.

Who is this session for?

• Money guidance practitioners in the third, community and public benefit sectors
• Staff and volunteers who talk to people about money as part of their role
• Practitioners working in Northern Ireland across advice, housing, health, community support, education, or related fields
• Anyone supporting others with money‑related conversations who wants to build confidence around menopause, pensions, and later‑life planning

This event is designed to give practitioners across Northern Ireland the knowledge, confidence and practical tools needed to support people experiencing life changes that affect both health and financial resilience.

What to expect

• Learn how menopause can affect financial wellbeing, including income, work, and long‑term planning.
• Understand practical ways to support clients experiencing life transitions that impact money.
• Get clear guidance on pensions and planning for later life, with tools you can use immediately in your role.
• Build confidence in having sensitive conversations, including when and how to signpost to specialist support.
• Connect with peers across NI, share experiences, and strengthen referral pathways through in‑person networking.

Money Guiders Competency Framework

Foundation Skills: A) Personal Qualities B) Working with Others C) Communication D) Managing Work

Technical Domains: 7) Planning for Later in Life

· Understanding how life‑stage transitions affect financial wellbeing

· Supporting conversations about long‑term planning and future needs

· Recognising when to signpost to specialist or regulated advice

8) Pensions

· Understanding workplace and personal pensions

· Supporting people to engage with their pension information

Accessibility
We are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know using the form fields when registering or email us at [email protected]

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