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UK Unveils New Strategy to Enhance Women's Healthcare

10/26/2025

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The UK government announced plans to renew the Women’s Health Strategy to improve healthcare access and address inequalities for women.
The strategy adds menopause questions to the NHS Health Check and seeks to reduce gynaecology waiting lists.
It targets barriers for endometriosis and PCOS, informed by the 10 Year Health Plan consultation.
Samantha Allen, chair of the Health and Care Women Leaders Network, welcomed the announcement.

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The UK government announced plans to renew the Women’s Health Strategy to improve healthcare access and address inequalities for women.
The strategy adds menopause questions to the NHS Health Check and seeks to reduce gynaecology waiting lists.
It targets barriers for endometriosis and PCOS, informed by the 10 Year Health Plan consultation.
Samantha Allen, chair of the Health and Care Women Leaders Network, welcomed the announcement.