Written questions

Health Services: Women

Commons · Question 68037 · Tabled 15 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 23 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Simon Opher

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the quality of information provided on (a) choice over pregnancy, (b) menopause care and (c) the availability of free contraceptive pills at pharmacies.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 23 Jul 2025

It is important that women are provided with accurate information that enables them to make informed choices about their care, including contraceptive choices and menopause.Pharmacies are well placed to advise patients on the options available to them whe...