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Women's Health Strategy for England

The Department of Health and Social Care is implementing a Women's Health Strategy for England addressing gaps in healthcare provision and professional training for women-specific conditions. Current policy focus includes establishing Women's Health Hubs within neighbourhood health frameworks, mandatory menopause training for GPs, antenatal screening improvements, and adequacy of research funding for conditions including ovarian cancer and breast screening innovation.

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2026

4 events
15 Apr 2026 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England

UIN: HCWS1517 Today the Government is publishing the renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England. The health system is failing women across the country. This strategy will tackle medical misogyny and give greater choice, voice and power to women. This ambitious …

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15 Apr 2026 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England

UIN: HLWS1524 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:Today the Government is publishing the renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England. The health system is failing women across …

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10 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHSE policy on masculinising and feminising hormones

UIN: HCWS1391 Today I am updating the House about NHS England’s decision to consult on a new clinical commissioning policy on the Prescribing of Masculinising or Feminising (MAF) Hormones for children and adolescents with gender incongruence or dysphoria.The safety and...

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2025

12 events
17 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS specialist support for abuse victims

UIN: HLWS1201 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:It is a shameful truth that some of the most alarming health inequalities are those faced by victims and …

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17 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Modification of the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme to include screening for Edwards’ syndrome on the antenatal quadruple test

UIN: HLWS1197 My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) has made the following statement:I would like to inform the House that I have accepted the UK National Screening Committee’s recommendation...

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17 Dec 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS specialist support for abuse victims

UIN: HCWS1203 It is a shameful truth that some of the most alarming health inequalities are those faced by victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. They can find it harder to get help from NHS services and …

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19 Nov 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men’s Health: a strategic vision for England

UIN: HCWS1074 Today marks the publication of England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy.It can be tough to be a man in today’s society. Mental ill health is on the rise, preventable killers such as heart disease and prostate cancer are being …

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19 Nov 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men’s Health: a strategic vision for England

UIN: HLWS1072 My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) has made the following statement:Today marks the publication of England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy.It can be tough to be a man in …

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23 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Menopause and the NHS Health Check

UIN: HCWS989 My noble friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety, Women's Health and Mental Health (Baroness Merron) has made the following Written Statement:Today I am pleased to be updating the House on a key step we are …

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23 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Menopause and the NHS Health Check

UIN: HLWS987 Today I am pleased to be updating the House on a key step we are taking to support women who are going through the menopause.Menopause is a major life event affecting all women in a variety of ways, …

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16 Sep 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation

UIN: HLWS922 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Health (Secondary Care) (Karin Smyth MP) has made the following statement:Independent National Maternity and Neonatal InvestigationI am announcing today the fourteen hospital trusts which will be looked at as...

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23 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Maternity and Neonatal Services

UIN: HLWS728 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:I am announcing today that I will be launching a national, independent investigation into maternity and neonatal care.Although pregnancy …

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24 Apr 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men’s Health Strategy call for evidence

UIN: HCWS602 In November 2024, Secretary of State announced his commitment to publish a call for evidence to support the development of England’s first Men’s Health Strategy.Today we are publishing the call for evidence which is available on the GOV.UK …

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24 Apr 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Men’s Health Strategy call for evidence

UIN: HLWS601 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) made the following Statement:In November 2024, Secretary of State announced his commitment to publish a call for evidence to support the developm...

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2024

3 events
21 Feb 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Martha's Rule update

UIN: HCWS273 I would like to update the House on the Government’s commitment to implement Martha’s Rule in England. Today, we are announcing plans to implement Martha’s Rule in at least 100 acute or specialist NHS sites in England by …

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17 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Women’s Health Strategy update

UIN: HCWS192 After a successful first year implementing the Women’s Health Strategy for England, I am pleased to update on our priorities for 2024.Our priorities for 2024Improving care before, during and after pregnancyWe will continue to deliver NHS England’s three-y...

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17 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Women’s Health Strategy update

UIN: HLWS188 My Rt. Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Victoria Atkins MP) has made the following Written Statement:After a successful first year implementing the Women’s Health Strategy for England, I am pleased to update …

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2023

10 events
20 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Departmental Update

UIN: HCWS981 I wish to inform the House of the Government’s full response to the report of the independent review into the maternity and neonatal services at East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust, which will be published today on GOV.UK.NHS …

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20 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Departmental Update

UIN: HLWS966 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:I wish to inform the House of the Government’s full response to the report …

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27 Apr 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS737 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:I wish to inform t...

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30 Mar 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS692 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:On 21 February 202...

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7 Mar 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Government’s initial response to the independent review into the maternity and neonatal services at East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust

UIN: HLWS597 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:I wish to inform t...

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21 Feb 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescriptions

UIN: HLWS561 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:Around 400,000 wom...

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21 Feb 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescriptions

UIN: HCWS572 Around 400,000 women enter the menopause each year in the UK. Around three quarters of women will experience menopause symptoms, and around a quarter of women will experience severe symptoms. Symptoms can affect a person’s physical and mental …

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2022

12 events
15 Dec 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS444 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:On 16 December 202...

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12 Dec 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS427 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Women) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:In July 2021, the ...

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23 Nov 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HLWS372 My Hon friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) has made the following Written Statement:Yesterday, NHS England announced an independent review will be taking place regarding the unacceptab...

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20 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Women’s Health Ambassador

UIN: HCWS114 In December 2021 when we published ‘Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England’, we announced that we would be appointing a Women’s Health Ambassador.I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Dame Lesley Regan DBE …

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20 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Women’s Health Ambassador

UIN: HLWS114 My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Patient Safety and Primary Care) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:In December 2021 when we published ‘Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England’,...

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18 Mar 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Health Update

UIN: HCWS698 My Noble Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Technology, Innovation and Life Sciences) (Lord Kamall) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement: In September 2020, we launched Genome UK – the UK’s genomic health...

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16 Mar 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Hymenoplasty

UIN: HCWS690 On 23 December 2021, as part of the Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy in England publication, the Government announced its intention to ban the hymenoplasty procedure in the United Kingdom at the earliest opportunity:Our Vision for the …

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16 Mar 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Hymenoplasty

UIN: HLWS673 My Hon Friend the Minister of State (Minister for Care and Mental Health) (Gillian Keegan) has made the following Written Statement:On 23 December 2021, as part of the Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy in England publication, the …

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23 Feb 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Maternity Progress Update

UIN: HLWS608 My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Patient Safety and Primary Care) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:Following the Baby Loss Awareness Week debate on 23 September 2021, I wish to update …

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23 Feb 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Maternity Progress Update

UIN: HCWS623 Following the Baby Loss Awareness Week debate on 23 September 2021, I wish to update the House on progress with work to improve safe and equitable outcomes for women and families using maternity services.The Government’s Maternity Ambition is …

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6 Jan 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Our vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England

UIN: HLWS510 My Hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under State (Minister for Patient Safety and Primary Care) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following statement:Our Vision for the Women’s Health Strategy for England was published on 23 December 2021. This sets out …

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