Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 116728

Endometriosis: Diagnosis

Tabled: 2 March 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure earlier diagnosis of endometriosis.

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”, NHS Onlin...

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