Endometriosis: Diagnosis
Commons · Question 126405 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Jess Brown-Fuller
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of mandatory Advice and Guidance requirements on ensuring that appropriate referrals for endometriosis are not delayed or blocked.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 20 Apr 2026
The GP Contract does not mandate the use of Advice and Guidance (A&G) in all circumstances. Instead, as per the Medium-Term Planning Framework published in October 2025, providers are expected to prioritise A&G prior to or in place of a planned ca...