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Written question asked by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Endometriosis: Sussex

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how long the waiting list is for treatment for endometriosis services in the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board.

Answer

The Department does not centrally hold data on the number of patients in England awaiting specialised endometriosis care. In England, the waiting list for gynaecology care stands at 571,627. This is a reduction of 24,338 since the Government came into office. Waiting time data by treatment speciality, at both an integrated care board and national level, is published on the NHS.UK website.

The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health, including endometriosis care. Action to improve endometriosis care includes commissioning researching focussed on endometriosis diagnosis, treatment, and pain, and expanding the number of dedicated and protected surgical hubs, many of which gynaecology procedures. From 2027, a new online hospital, NHS Online, will also offer patients the choice to access specialist care from home. Menstrual problems potentially indicating endometriosis or fibroids from home will be among the conditions NHS Online initially focuses on, providing appointments to cut waiting times.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124152
Session
2024-26
Registered interest declared
Yes
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Health services Waiting lists Sussex Endometriosis
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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