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NHS CivTech Pilots
Adora’s Menopause Support Pilot with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Since 2024, Adora has been working with stakeholders in Scotland and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Ayrshire and Arran on a project funded through the Scottish Government’s CivTech 9.2 Challenge.
The aim of this partnership is to explore how digital tools can help women better understand menopause and more easily access support that fits their individual needs.
About the Scottish health board pilots
Staff and patients across both health boards are being given access to the Adora menopause companion app, along with live education webinar events and resources. The pilot includes an evaluation and research component designed to understand how people use Adora, what menopause support they find most helpful, and how digital resources can support the wellbeing of NHS staff and patients. We are also considering the financial impacts of menopause - both for the NHS in West Scotland and women who seek help outside of the NHS.
All participation in the pilot is voluntary.
Why this matters
Many women face challenges accessing clear, trusted menopause information and navigating online information. By working closely with NHS partners, the Adora service aims to build a better understanding of what women need and how digital tools can complement existing services, such as those provided by NHS employers and menopause clinics. Insights from the pilot are intended to help policymakers in shaping future approaches to menopause support across Scotland.
Looking ahead
The pilot runs for 12 weeks, ending in February 2026, and will generate findings to support future developments in digital innovation for menopause and workplace wellbeing. As the project progresses, updates and learning are being shared with the participating health boards and project stakeholders.
To learn about the CivTech Challenge 9.2 please see the website:
The Scottish CivTech Challenge to help women access menopause support.
Acknowledgements and thanks
Adora wishes to thank the following CivTech Challenge stakeholders for sponsoring this pilot: The Scottish Government; Chief Scientist Office; West of Scotland Innovation Hub; NHS Ayrshire and Arran; NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; NHS Golden Jubilee.
Project team and collaborators
Clinical Leads:
Esther Aspinall
Consultant in Public Health Medicine
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Katrin Bjornsson
Menopause clinical and strategic lead for Sexual and Public Health
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Jenifer Sassarini
Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Research and Evaluation:
Dr Jean Ledger
Head of Research
Joanne Findlay
Senior Health Economist
Dr Nusa Faric
Senior Research Associate
Project Management:
Harriet Hall
Project management lead
Project R&D support:
Craig Bell
West of Scotland Innovation Hub
Product:
Ed Smith
Chief Technology Officer
NHS DTAC and regulatory support:
Michael Bell
Acorn Compliance
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