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Written question asked by Cat Smith (Labour) on Friday, 19 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Women's Health Hubs: North West

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many women's health hubs have been established in NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB and what services do they provide.

Answer

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board currently has one women’s health hub operating, provided by Queen Square Medical Practice in Lancaster. The hub delivers a community gynaecology service, including assessment and treatment for routine gynaecological conditions and fertility work-up services.

The service provides a range of interventions and treatments, including support for abnormal uterine bleeding, prolapse, cervical polyp removal, complex intrauterine contraception procedures, vulval skin conditions and other conditions that do not require secondary care management.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11420
Session
2026-27
Subjects
North West Women's health hubs
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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