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743,000 Women Face Long Gynaecology Wait Times in UK

1/8/2026

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Laura Maguire, a 25-year-old from Londonderry, endures severe endometriosis and awaits surgery that could take years.
The Department of Health acknowledges unacceptable gynaecology waiting times, with more than 743,000 UK women waiting.
Dr. Alison Wright of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) calls for a Women's Health Action Plan.
This follows a 2024 review that criticized wait times and urged urgent action.

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Story summary

Laura Maguire, a 25-year-old from Londonderry, endures severe endometriosis and awaits surgery that could take years.
The Department of Health acknowledges unacceptable gynaecology waiting times, with more than 743,000 UK women waiting.
Dr. Alison Wright of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) calls for a Women's Health Action Plan.
This follows a 2024 review that criticized wait times and urged urgent action.