Joanne Hobson

Dr Joanne Hobson is a British Menopause Society registered menopause specialist and Clinical Lead Director of The Menopause Consortium, guiding organisations and individuals through evidence-based menopause care. With over 35 years' experience in women's health, she has trained healthcare professionals as a British Menopause Society trainer and former Principal Trainer with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, shaping the next generation of menopause specialists. Through her corporate talks and The Menopause Consortium's three-pillar approach encompassing patient care, professional education and workplace training, she equips employers and employees with practical strategies to create supportive, inclusive environments where women experiencing menopause can thrive.

After more than three and a half decades devoted to women's health, Dr Joanne Hobson co-founded The Menopause Consortium in 2022 alongside Sally Kitchen, establishing a comprehensive model for menopause care that addresses both clinical excellence and workplace wellbeing. As Clinical Lead Director, she has built the organisation around a three-pillar approach that integrates patient care, education for healthcare professionals, and corporate training. Her work has positioned the Consortium as a vital resource for individuals navigating menopause and organisations seeking to support their employees through this significant life transition.

Dr Hobson's credentials as a British Menopause Society registered menopause specialist are reinforced by her extensive teaching career, which includes her role as a trainer for the British Menopause Society and her former position as Principal Trainer with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Through these roles, she has shaped the expertise of countless healthcare professionals specialising in menopause care, ensuring evidence-based practice reaches frontline services. Her qualifications span an MBBS from the University of London, DRCOG and FSRH credentials from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and membership of the Institute of Psychosexual Medicine. She has contributed to professional discourse through publications such as her work in the Institute of Psychosexual Medicine Journal, and she continues to share practical guidance through The Menopause Consortium's educational video resources, making complex medical knowledge accessible to wider audiences.

In her corporate speaking work, Dr Hobson addresses the tangible challenges organisations face when menopause remains misunderstood or unsupported in the workplace. She equips leadership teams and employees with practical strategies rooted in clinical evidence, enabling organisations to create environments where women experiencing menopause can continue to thrive professionally. Her presentations demystify symptoms, challenge stigma, and provide actionable frameworks for policy development and cultural change. Audiences leave her sessions with clarity on how to implement supportive practices that improve retention, productivity, and employee wellbeing. By connecting medical expertise with organisational impact, Dr Hobson helps businesses recognise menopause not as a barrier but as an opportunity to demonstrate genuine commitment to inclusivity and long-term workforce health.