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Commons Briefing paper by Tom Powell, Manjit Gheera, Nerys Roberts and Rachael Harker. It was first published on Thursday, 28 October 2021. It was last updated on Thursday, 28 October 2021.


Menopause (Support and Services) Bill

The Menopause (Support and Services) Bill would make NHS prescription hormone replacement therapy (HRT) free of charge in England. HRT is a treatment for menopausal symptoms; prescriptions are already free in the rest of the United Kingdom.

The Bill would also require the publication of a UK-wide cross-government strategy, covering issues concerning menopause support services and education.

The Bill and its accompanying explanatory notes were published on 27 October 2021. The Second Reading debate is scheduled for 29 October 2021.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
CBP-9355 
Category
Briefing papers on bills
Related items
Menopause (Support and Services) Bill 2021-22
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Bills
House of Commons
Subjects
Employment Health services Fees and charges Exemptions Hormone replacement therapy Prescriptions Menopause
Legislation
Menopause (Support and Services) Bill 2021-22
Published by
House of Commons Library
Link
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