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Written question asked by Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. A substantive answer was provided by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Urinary Tract Infections: Women

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to include Chronic UTIs in the (a) 10-year Health Strategy and (b) next iteration of the Women’s Health Strategy.

Answer

The 10-Year Plan will set out how we tackle the inequities that lead to poor health. This will include how we will improve access to, and the experience of care for, conditions such as chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs). More tests and scans delivered in the community, better joint working between services, and greater use of apps and wearable technology will all support people to manage their conditions, including chronic UTIs, closer to home.

We are aware that recurrent UTIs are more prevalent in women. The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health as we build a National Health Service fit for the future, and our focus is on turning the commitments in the Women's Health Strategy into tangible actions to improve health for women.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57904
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Women Urinary tract infections
Link
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