Written questions

Endometriosis: Diagnosis

Commons · Question 116728 · Tabled 2 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by 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

Answered by Karin Smyth, 9 Mar 2026

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...