I’m delighted to share some important news following recent Government announcements that will make a real difference to women’s health.
For the first time ever, menopause support will be included in routine NHS health checks for women aged 40–74. This means millions of women will now be asked about symptoms and offered help during their regular check-ups—raising awareness, reducing stigma, and ensuring more women get the support they need.
This change is the result of tireless campaigning by groups like Menopause Mandate and many MPs across Parliament, and I’m proud to see it being delivered.
Alongside this, the Women’s Health Strategy is being renewed to tackle long-standing inequalities and improve access to care. Whether it’s delays in diagnosis for conditions like endometriosis or long gynaecology waiting lists, this strategy aims to build a healthcare system that truly listens to women and meets their needs.
We must see improvements in diagnosis timescales and ensure women feel listened to and taken seriously by NHS professionals. So many voices have helped shape this progress, and I’ll continue to push for further improvements in women’s health.
Anyone who has followed me for a while will know this is a keen interest of mine, and you may even have met me at the last Menopause Hull event at Princes Quay in October.
Finally, I want to give a shoutout to the incredible local groups HEY Endo, Menopaus’ull Support Network, and Endo Buddies—thank you for the brilliant job you do supporting and advocating for women in our area.