Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 114166

Endometriosis: Diagnosis

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

LabourSlough

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to reduce endometriosis diagnosis times in (a) Slough and the (b) South East.

Answer

Karin Smyth
It is unacceptable that women can wait so long for an endometriosis diagnosis, and we are committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for endometriosis.As announced in September 2025, we will establish an “online hospital”, via NHS O...

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