The Clare Project is excited to host a special screening of Rainbow Menopause, a groundbreaking short film directed by Ceri Harris BEM that sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of LGBTQ+ people navigating menopause. This powerful film amplifies diverse voices, challenges misconceptions, and advocates for inclusive menopause support in healthcare, workplaces, and policy.
🎤 Live Panel Discussion
Following the screening, we are delighted to host a Q&A and live discussion featuring a panel including:
- Ceri Harris BEM – Writer/Director of Rainbow Menopause
- Dr. Kate Nambiar – Endocrinology Specialist & LGBTQ+ Healthcare Advocate
- Dr. Yvette Pyne – GP, NIHR Research Fellow & Women’s Health Specialist
Expect an insightful and empowering conversation about how gender, sexuality, and identity shape menopause experiences, and what we can do to create more inclusive and supportive environments for LGBTQ+ people.
What to expect:
- 6:45pm: doors open (hot/soft drinks available)
- 7pm: event starts
- 7:15: film screening
- 7:45: Q&A/panel discussion
- 9:00 event ends
Whilst The Clare Project is a trans, non-binary and intersex-focussed organisation, this event is open to everyone - whether you’re going through menopause, supporting someone who is, working in healthcare, or simply interested in learning more about this intersectional topic.
Speakers:
Ceri Harris BEM – LGBTQ+ & Menopause Advocate, Filmmaker & Speaker
Ceri Harris BEM is a tireless advocate for LGBTQ+ health and menopause inclusion. As Writer/Director of Rainbow Menopause, she amplifies diverse menopause experiences through film. Awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to community inclusion, Ceri also works as an NHS Lead Equality and Human Rights Advisor, driving change in healthcare and policy.
Dr. Kate Nambiar – Endocrinology Specialist & LGBTQ+ Healthcare Advocate
Dr. Kate Nambiar is a leading voice in inclusive healthcare. With a background in sexual health and endocrinology, she specializes in hormonal care and gender-affirming healthcare, ensuring that trans and non-binary people receive informed, compassionate, and evidence-based support. Dr. Nambiar has worked extensively to improve healthcare accessibility for marginalised communities and is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in menopause care.
Dr. Yvette Pyne – GP, NIHR Research Fellow & Women’s Health Specialist
Dr. Yvette Pyne is a GP, Gender Specialist, and NIHR Research Fellow, specialising in women’s health, gender-affirming care, and menopause research. In both her clinical and research work, she is committed to inclusive and evidence-based healthcare for women, trans, and non-binary people. A passionate advocate for intersectional feminism, she shares her insights through research publications, such as with the World Health Organisation and through her public talks including TEDx, where she has examined how AI could help diagnose perimenopause.