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Endometriosis: Training

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that endometriosis is adequately covered in the education and training of healthcare practitioners.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
20 Feb 2026
Target answer date
24 Feb 2026
Answer
2 Mar 2026 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 20 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that endometriosis is adequately covered in the education and training of healthcare practitioners.

  2. 24 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 2 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce.The Government also acknowledges the importance of ensuring heal...

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