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Written question asked by Jodie Gosling (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Incontinence: Women

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of referral rates for female urinary incontinence for women from minority-ethnic backgrounds.

Answer

The data held on referrals to gynaecology services is not broken down by the reason of referral. This means it is not possible to identify referrals specifically for female urinary incontinence, either for the total population or for women from minority ethnic backgrounds.

Work is underway to improve how this data is collected and reported. This includes recording the reason for referral and, as more care moves from hospital to community settings, recording the place of treatment. These improvements are intended to give a clearer view of who is being referred and treated, which will in turn support action to identify and address any inequalities in access for women from minority ethnic backgrounds.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7694
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Women Medical treatments Minority groups Incontinence
Link
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