Women's Health Strategy for England

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Mens Health Strategy Stakeholder Group to monitor the implementation of the Mens Health Strategy.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Mens Health Strategy Stakeholder Group to monitor the implementation of the Mens Health Strategy.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what statutory and third party bodies are members of the Men's Health Strategy Stakeholder Group.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what statutory and third party bodies are members of the Men's Health Strategy Stakeholder Group.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether minutes were taken for the discussions of the Men's Health Strategy Stakeholder Group.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether minutes were taken for the discussions of the Men's Health Strategy Stakeholder Group.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve awareness of heart valve disease among primary care professionals to support earlier diagnosis.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve awareness of heart valve disease among primary care professionals to support earlier diagnosis.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve treatment for lobular breast cancer.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve treatment for lobular breast cancer.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of delays in the universal rollout of fracture liaison services in England on the health of post-menopausal women; and what

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of delays in the universal rollout of fracture liaison services in England on the health of post-menopausal women; and what steps they are taking to address this.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of delays in implementing fracture liaison services in England on gender inequality in access to preventative healthcare.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of delays in implementing fracture liaison services in England on gender inequality in access to preventative healthcare.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department holds guidance on histopathological examination of retained placenta to identify undiagnosed placenta accreta spectrum

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department holds guidance on histopathological examination of retained placenta to identify undiagnosed placenta accreta spectrum disorder.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the gap between diagnosed and actual incidence of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the gap between diagnosed and actual incidence of placenta accreta spectrum disorder.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the causes of the reported 19 per cent increase in postpartum haemorrhage rates among mothers in England.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the causes of the reported 19 per cent increase in postpartum haemorrhage rates among mothers in England.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to establish a statutory inquiry into maternity services.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to establish a statutory inquiry into maternity services.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Learning Maternity System programme developed by Mykos.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Learning Maternity System programme developed by Mykos.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to maternity pathways with tailored support for pregnant people experiencing homelessnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to maternity pathways with tailored support for pregnant people experiencing homelessness.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to ensure that endometriosis is consistently and adequately covered in the education and training of healt

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to ensure that endometriosis is consistently and adequately covered in the education and training of healthcare practitioners.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department will take to address gaps in endometriosis training in order to reduce delays in diagnosis and improve outcomes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department will take to address gaps in endometriosis training in order to reduce delays in diagnosis and improve outcomes.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will put Women’s Health Hubs at the centre of the Neighbourhood health framework.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will put Women’s Health Hubs at the centre of the Neighbourhood health framework.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will set out the support currently in place for women on gynaecology waiting lists and for the workforce delivering that care.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will set out the support currently in place for women on gynaecology waiting lists and for the workforce delivering that care.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that people with epilepsy are represented through the work of the Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce, in the c

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that people with epilepsy are represented through the work of the Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce, in the context of levels of risk …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will commission NHS England to produce updated national guidance on the provision of single-sex spaces for both patients and staff,

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he will commission NHS England to produce updated national guidance on the provision of single-sex spaces for both patients and staff, in line with recent case law.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of maternity unit infrastructure quality with infant mortality rates in areas of high deprivation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of maternity unit infrastructure quality with infant mortality rates in areas of high deprivation.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to appoint a men's health ambassador.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to appoint a men's health ambassador.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to Imkaan’s research paper, Out of Sight Out Of Mind, published in March 2026, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that Inte

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to Imkaan’s research paper, Out of Sight Out Of Mind, published in March 2026, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to produce a timetable for agreeing compensation for those harmed by pelvic mesh and the medicine valproate, as recommended in the report from the Pat

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to produce a timetable for agreeing compensation for those harmed by pelvic mesh and the medicine valproate, as recommended in the report from the Patient Safety Commissioner, The Hughes Report: Options fo

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to issue updated national guidance to NHS trusts on the provision of single-sex changing rooms for staff.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to issue updated national guidance to NHS trusts on the provision of single-sex changing rooms for staff.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department will consider adopting or developing national guidance for NHS trusts on the management of single-sex spaces, similar t

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department will consider adopting or developing national guidance for NHS trusts on the management of single-sex spaces, similar to proposals submitted to him by representatives of the

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans the Government has to introduce mandatory, up-to-date menopause training for all general practitioners; and whether there will be m

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans the Government has to introduce mandatory, up-to-date menopause training for all general practitioners; and whether there will be measures to ensure consistency in diagnosis and treatmen

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of funding available for research into ovarian cancer in order to improve (a) detection and (b)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of funding available for research into ovarian cancer in order to improve (a) detection and (b) treatment.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what training healthcare professionals are given on the impacts of diethylstilbestrol.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what training healthcare professionals are given on the impacts of diethylstilbestrol.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a public inquiry into the effects of diethylstilbestrol.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a public inquiry into the effects of diethylstilbestrol.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will set clear timelines in the NHS breast screening programme for implementing innovative technologies, including digital breast tomosynthesis.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will set clear timelines in the NHS breast screening programme for implementing innovative technologies, including digital breast tomosynthesis.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the cost effectiveness of digital breast tomosynthesis in the NHS breast screening programme, including the impact of improved cancer

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the cost effectiveness of digital breast tomosynthesis in the NHS breast screening programme, including the impact of improved cancer detection and reduced recall rates on treatment costs a

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they are holding with NHS England and the UK National Screening Committee on coordinating evidence review, funding decisions and procurement so that, i

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they are holding with NHS England and the UK National Screening Committee on coordinating evidence review, funding decisions and procurement so that, if approved, digital breast tomosynthesis can be impleme

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the number of women dying during pregnancy or in the weeks after giving birth in the Midlan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the number of women dying during pregnancy or in the weeks after giving birth in the Midlands.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the consistency and effectiveness of (a) antenatal screening in detecting fetal cardiac conditions

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the consistency and effectiveness of (a) antenatal screening in detecting fetal cardiac conditions and (b) the efficacy of the Fetal anomaly screening …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of workforce capacity in women’s health services serving the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of workforce capacity in women’s health services serving the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve early diagnosis of endometriosis for patients in Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve early diagnosis of endometriosis for patients in Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that fertility patients under the South West London ICB can access three rounds of fertility care.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that fertility patients under the South West London ICB can access three rounds of fertility care.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce regional variation in IVF provision following publication of the updated NICE fertility guidelin

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce regional variation in IVF provision following publication of the updated NICE fertility guidelines.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce statutory duties on Integrated Care Boards to deliver NICE fertility guidelines on IVF cycles.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce statutory duties on Integrated Care Boards to deliver NICE fertility guidelines on IVF cycles.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to women’s health services in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency under the renewe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to women’s health services in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency under the renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of data collection on women’s health outcomes in Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of data collection on women’s health outcomes in Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government is working with regulators and professional bodies to strengthen endometriosis education.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government is working with regulators and professional bodies to strengthen endometriosis education.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he intends to establish a single national protocol governing the handling and testing of miscarriage tissue.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he intends to establish a single national protocol governing the handling and testing of miscarriage tissue.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he intends to establish a single national protocol governing the communication of information regarding miscarriage tissue to parents.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he intends to establish a single national protocol governing the communication of information regarding miscarriage tissue to parents.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NHS leaders regarding the mandatory training required for staff involved in the handling of miscarriage tissu

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NHS leaders regarding the mandatory training required for staff involved in the handling of miscarriage tissue.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration he has given to the potential merits of creating a requirement for NHS trusts to maintain chain-of-custody records for the

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration he has given to the potential merits of creating a requirement for NHS trusts to maintain chain-of-custody records for the handling of miscarriage tissue.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with health leaders on the arrangements in place across NHS Trusts for overseeing incidents involving the handling

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with health leaders on the arrangements in place across NHS Trusts for overseeing incidents involving the handling of miscarriage tissue.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure The Renewed Women's Health Strategy for England, published April 2026, improves gynaecology care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure The Renewed Women's Health Strategy for England, published April 2026, improves gynaecology care in regions with local shortages of gynaecologists.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to mandate endometriosis and menstrual health training across GP and medical education in England.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to mandate endometriosis and menstrual health training across GP and medical education in England.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help improve access to menopause support and services in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help improve access to menopause support and services in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many births recorded in the Maternity Services Dataset have been associated with the SNOMED CT codes i) 125678001, ii) 699110007, iii) 126

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many births recorded in the Maternity Services Dataset have been associated with the SNOMED CT codes i) 125678001, ii) 699110007, iii) 1269487002, iv) 1269486006 and v) 842009 in …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce gynaecology waiting times for patients in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce gynaecology waiting times for patients in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.

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15 Apr 2026 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England

UIN: HCWS1517 Today the Government is publishing the renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England. The health system is failing women across the country. This strategy will tackle medical misogyny and give greater choice, voice and power to women. This ambitious …

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15 Apr 2026 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England

UIN: HLWS1524 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:Today the Government is publishing the renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England. The health system is failing women across …

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15 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England

The renewed Women’s Health Strategy sets out how the government will improve women’s health and healthcare over the next 10 years.

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10 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHSE policy on masculinising and feminising hormones

UIN: HCWS1391 Today I am updating the House about NHS England’s decision to consult on a new clinical commissioning policy on the Prescribing of Masculinising or Feminising (MAF) Hormones for children and adolescents with gender incongruence or dysphoria.The safety and...

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10 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHSE policy on masculinising and feminising hormones

UIN: HLWS1395 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:Today I am updating the House about NHS England’s decision to consult on a new clinical commissioning policy on …

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22 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Black maternal health: government response to the Health and Social Care Committee

The government's response to recommendations made by the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee's inquiry into Black maternal health.

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17 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS specialist support for abuse victims

UIN: HLWS1201 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:It is a shameful truth that some of the most alarming health inequalities are those faced by victims and …

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17 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Modification of the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme to include screening for Edwards’ syndrome on the antenatal quadruple test

UIN: HLWS1197 My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) has made the following statement:I would like to inform the House that I have accepted the UK National Screening Committee’s recommendation...

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17 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS specialist support for abuse victims

UIN: HCWS1203 It is a shameful truth that some of the most alarming health inequalities are those faced by victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. They can find it harder to get help from NHS services and …

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15 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men's Health Strategy for England

Details the government’s 10-year vision for men's health and the actions we are taking now to improve the health and wellbeing of all men and boys in England.

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10 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Progress Update – National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation

UIN: HLWS1147 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:This statement updates Members on the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.In June 2025, I launched a rapid national investigation...

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19 Nov 2025 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men's health: a strategic vision for England equality impact assessment

In response to: Men's health strategy equality impact assessment

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19 Nov 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men’s Health: a strategic vision for England

UIN: HCWS1074 Today marks the publication of England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy.It can be tough to be a man in today’s society. Mental ill health is on the rise, preventable killers such as heart disease and prostate cancer are being …

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19 Nov 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men’s Health: a strategic vision for England

UIN: HLWS1072 My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) has made the following statement:Today marks the publication of England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy.It can be tough to be a man in …

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19 Nov 2025 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men's health strategy equality impact assessment

Details the equality impact assessment that accompanies the men's health strategy, Men’s health: a strategic vision for England.

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23 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Menopause and the NHS Health Check

UIN: HCWS989 My noble friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety, Women's Health and Mental Health (Baroness Merron) has made the following Written Statement:Today I am pleased to be updating the House on a key step we are …

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23 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Menopause and the NHS Health Check

UIN: HLWS987 Today I am pleased to be updating the House on a key step we are taking to support women who are going through the menopause.Menopause is a major life event affecting all women in a variety of ways, …

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16 Sep 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation

UIN: HLWS922 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Health (Secondary Care) (Karin Smyth MP) has made the following statement:Independent National Maternity and Neonatal InvestigationI am announcing today the fourteen hospital trusts which will be looked at as...

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23 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Maternity and Neonatal Services

UIN: HLWS728 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:I am announcing today that I will be launching a national, independent investigation into maternity and neonatal care.Although pregnancy …

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24 Apr 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men’s Health Strategy call for evidence

UIN: HCWS602 In November 2024, Secretary of State announced his commitment to publish a call for evidence to support the development of England’s first Men’s Health Strategy.Today we are publishing the call for evidence which is available on the GOV.UK …

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24 Apr 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men’s Health Strategy call for evidence

UIN: HLWS601 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) made the following Statement:In November 2024, Secretary of State announced his commitment to publish a call for evidence to support the developm...

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5 Mar 2025 | Government response Department of Health and Social Care linked

Government response to the Women and Equalities Committee’s first report of session 2024 to 2025: women’s reproductive health conditions

In response to: Government response to the Women and Equalities Committee report on women’s reproductive …

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5 Mar 2025 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Government response to the Women and Equalities Committee report on women’s reproductive health conditions

The government's response to recommendations made by the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee's inquiry into women’s reproductive health conditions.

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21 Feb 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Martha's Rule update

UIN: HCWS273 I would like to update the House on the Government’s commitment to implement Martha’s Rule in England. Today, we are announcing plans to implement Martha’s Rule in at least 100 acute or specialist NHS sites in England by …

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17 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Women’s Health Strategy update

UIN: HCWS192 After a successful first year implementing the Women’s Health Strategy for England, I am pleased to update on our priorities for 2024.Our priorities for 2024Improving care before, during and after pregnancyWe will continue to deliver NHS England’s three-y...

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17 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Women’s Health Strategy update

UIN: HLWS188 My Rt. Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Victoria Atkins MP) has made the following Written Statement:After a successful first year implementing the Women’s Health Strategy for England, I am pleased to update …

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7 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Publication of the Factual Summary of Responses to the Consultation on Coronial Investigations of Term Stillbirths

UIN: HLWS102 My Hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) (Maria Caulfield) made the following statement:I wish to update the House on the responses received to a joint consultation by the …

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19 Oct 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Update on implementation of the Pregnancy Loss Review recommendations

UIN: HLWS1060 My Hon. friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department of Health and Social Care) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:I wish to inform the House on our progress in implementing the recommendations of the Pregnancy Los...

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20 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Departmental Update

UIN: HCWS981 I wish to inform the House of the Government’s full response to the report of the independent review into the maternity and neonatal services at East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust, which will be published today on GOV.UK.NHS …

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20 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Departmental Update

UIN: HLWS966 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:I wish to inform the House of the Government’s full response to the report …

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27 Apr 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS737 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:I wish to inform t...

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30 Mar 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS692 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:On 21 February 202...

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7 Mar 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Government’s initial response to the independent review into the maternity and neonatal services at East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust

UIN: HLWS597 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:I wish to inform t...

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7 Mar 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Government’s initial response to the independent review into the maternity and neonatal services at East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust

UIN: HCWS606 I wish to inform the House of the Government’s initial response to the report of the independent review into the maternity and neonatal services at East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust that was published on the 19 October …

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21 Feb 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescriptions

UIN: HLWS561 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:Around 400,000 wom...

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21 Feb 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescriptions

UIN: HCWS572 Around 400,000 women enter the menopause each year in the UK. Around three quarters of women will experience menopause symptoms, and around a quarter of women will experience severe symptoms. Symptoms can affect a person’s physical and mental …

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2 Feb 2023 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

The impact of body image on mental and physical health: government response

The government’s formal response to the recommendations made by the Health and Social Care Committee in its report on the impact of body image on mental and physical health.

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↓ Government response to the House of Commons Health and Soci… (52pp) ↓ Government response to the House of Commons Health and Soci… (56pp)

15 Dec 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS444 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:On 16 December 202...

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12 Dec 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS427 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:In July 2021, the ...

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23 Nov 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS372 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) has made the following Written Statement:Yesterday, NHS England announced an independent review will be taking place regarding the unacceptab...

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30 Aug 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Women's Health Strategy for England

In response to: Women’s Health Strategy for England

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30 Aug 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Women’s Health Strategy for England

Details the government’s 10-year ambitions and the actions we are taking now to improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls in England.

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↓ Women's Health Strategy for England (web accessible) (132pp) ↓ Women's Health Strategy for England (print ready) (128pp) ↓ Women's Health Strategy for England (cover) (2pp) ↓ Women’s Health Strategy for England (easy read) (10pp)

18 Jul 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Maternity Disparities Taskforce: terms of reference

Information on the taskforce that aims to explore disparities in maternity care and identify how the government can improve outcomes for women from ethnic minorities.

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20 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Women’s Health Ambassador

UIN: HCWS114 In December 2021 when we published ‘Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England’, we announced that we would be appointing a Women’s Health Ambassador.I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Dame Lesley Regan DBE …

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20 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Women’s Health Ambassador

UIN: HLWS114 My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Patient Safety and Primary Care) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:In December 2021 when we published ‘Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England’,...

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18 Mar 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HCWS698 My Noble Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Technology, Innovation and Life Sciences) (Lord Kamall) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement: In September 2020, we launched Genome UK – the UK’s genomic health...

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16 Mar 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Hymenoplasty

UIN: HCWS690 On 23 December 2021, as part of the Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy in England publication, the Government announced its intention to ban the hymenoplasty procedure in the United Kingdom at the earliest opportunity:Our Vision for the …

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16 Mar 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Hymenoplasty

UIN: HLWS673 My Hon Friend the Minister of State (Minister for Care and Mental Health) (Gillian Keegan) has made the following Written Statement:On 23 December 2021, as part of the Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy in England publication, the …

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23 Feb 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Maternity Progress Update

UIN: HLWS608 My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Patient Safety and Primary Care) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:Following the Baby Loss Awareness Week debate on 23 September 2021, I wish to update …

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23 Feb 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Maternity Progress Update

UIN: HCWS623 Following the Baby Loss Awareness Week debate on 23 September 2021, I wish to update the House on progress with work to improve safe and equitable outcomes for women and families using maternity services.The Government’s Maternity Ambition is …

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6 Jan 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Our vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England

UIN: HLWS510 My Hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under State (Minister for Patient Safety and Primary Care) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following statement:Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England was published on 23 December 2021. This sets out …

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5 Jan 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Our vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England

UIN: HCWS519 Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England was published on 23 December 2021. This sets out our ambitions and next steps for women’s health, mapped against what we have been told through the Women’s Health Strategy …

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23 Dec 2021 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Our Vision for the Women's Health Strategy for England

In response to: Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England

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23 Dec 2021 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England

Details the government's Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England, informed by the call for evidence.

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↓ Our Vision for the Women's Health Strategy for England (32pp)

19 Oct 2021 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Safety of maternity services in England: government response

The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: 'The safety of maternity services in England'.

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↓ The government's response to the Health and Social Care Com… (36pp) ↓ The government's response to the Health and Social Care Com…

6 Mar 2020 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Services: Rural Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the recommendations contained in the report of the Morecambe Bay Investigation, published in March 2015, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for his …

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24 Feb 2020 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

Infant Mortality and Maternity Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Report of the Morecambe Bay Investigation by Dr Bill Kirkup, published in March 2015, what steps his Department has taken to (a) draw up clear …

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24 Feb 2020 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

Maternity Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Report of the Morecambe Bay Investigation by Dr Bill Kirkup, published in March 2015, what steps his Department has taken to review the opportunities and …

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12 Feb 2020 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked

Maternity Services and Paediatrics

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Report of the Morecambe Bay Investigation by Dr Bill Kirkup, published in March 2015, what steps his Department has taken to conduct a national review …

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24 Oct 2019 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Sexual health report: government response

The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee's report on sexual health.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Government response to the Health and Social Ca… (23pp)

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↓ Government response to the Health and Social Care Committee… (28pp)

19 Dec 2018 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

The Women’s Mental Health Taskforce report

Report setting out how women's experience of mental ill health can differ to men's and the strategic priorities for the future.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Women’s Mental Health Taskforce: final repo… (73pp)

28 Nov 2017 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Safer maternity care: progress and next steps

A review on the implementation of the national maternity safety strategy's safer maternity care action plan.

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↓ Brain injury report for DH – Imperial College London (55pp)

22 Jan 2016 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked

Changes to midwife supervision in the UK

Information about the changes to the statutory supervision of midwives, which will be introduced in 2017.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Proposals for changing the system of midwifery …