Keen to give back to the wider community, we are reserving ten stands to be offered free of charge to businesses who would not usually be able to exhibit at an event of this scale.

Ilona Alcock, co-founder of Manchester-based business consultancy, Elevate, discusses both the individual and business impact of menopause in the workplace, and best practice for organisations when supporting women with symptoms.

At Elevate, we believe in building relationships and understanding the people you would like to do business with. Every Friday we usually hear from our members answering our quick-fire questions. This week we hear from Hannah Craig, Head of PHA North

The menopause has hit headlines recently after the ECHR issued guidance stating employers must make reasonable adjustments for employees affected by it. This news broke a few days before our roundtable on the menopause, covering topics including terminology, the role of hormones, likely symptoms, treatment options and how employers can best support their staff.

A sustained academic engagement programme has been launched in Rochdale. This is a ground-breaking university access initiative, an extraordinary coalition – made up of the University of Cambridge; St John’s College, Cambridge; Pembroke College, Oxford; Rochdale Sixth Form College; The Altus Education Partnership; Rochdale Council and Rochdale Development Agency – to bridge the gap between untapped potential in Rochdale and the world-class education found at Oxford and Cambridge.