Channel 4 will offer reproductive health and hormone testing to its employees, in what is believed to be a first for any of the major UK broadcasters
Channel 4 will partner with a women’s health company to give employees access to an NHS-approved health assessment and blood test which can screen for reproductive health issues, worth £149.
The ‘at home’ blood test can highlight why someone may be struggling to conceive or where a hormonal imbalance may be causing a well-being issue. It will clarify what healthcare steps should be taken next and will guide people to specialist care.
Employees will also be offered a series of educational workshops that will focus on different reproductive health issues and hormonal well-being.
Alex Mahon, Channel 4 Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are incredibly proud of this innovative, made possible by the fantastic work of our 4Womxn staff network. Since 2019, Channel 4 has launched Menopause, Pregnancy Loss, and Parents and Carers Policies and this latest initiative aligns with our commitment to support women’s health and the well-being of all our people.”
Channel 4 employees will be able to order a Hormone and Fertility test, worth £149, personalised to their symptoms and goals within the trial that will last six months.
In 2019, Channel 4 introduced the UK’s first dedicated Menopause Policy, followed in 2020 by the Parents and Carers Policy. In 2021 it established what is believed to be the world’s first Pregnancy Loss Policy. Earlier this month, Channel 4 signed the Fertility Workplace Pledge, offering easily accessible and supportive information for employees undergoing fertility treatment, workplace training to ensure managers understand the realities of undergoing treatment, and flexible working so people can attend appointments.
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Watch this space for the imminent launch of Babble Fertility, our new platform offering reproductive health guidance and support and hormone testing….
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