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A New Endometriosis Report Highlights the UK Government's Lack of Support For Those Suffering From the Disease

19/10/2020 - 06:15 PM

On 19 Oct, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Endometriosis [1] released a 78-page report [2] in collaboration with Endometriosis UK on how the disease affects people in the UK. The aim of the report is to raise awareness about endometriosis [3], and outlines recommendations for the UK government not only on how it can better support those living with the disease, but how to speed up the diagnosis process, which for most people can take years. The guidelines also explores the impact COVID-19 has had on endometriosis care [4], as well as looking into care for those who do not identify as women and those within BAME communities. Over 10,000 people shared their experiences in a survey and 75 of those people also shared their experiences in oral hearings in Parliament.

Sir David Amess MP and chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis opened the report by saying, "This report is a long-overdue account of how those with endometriosis throughout the UK deserve better when it comes to their healthcare." And he is right; the findings are extensive, and the statistics are shocking.

Ahead, we've broken down the key statistics from the report and the APPG on Endometriosis's recommendations for government change.

APPG on Endometriosis Report Statistics (given prior to the COVID-19 pandemic):

Endometriosis Diagnosis

Endometriosis Treatment

Endometriosis Impact

APPG on Endometriosis Report Recommendations:

  1. Reduce diagnosis time
  2. NHS pathways and access to specialist support
  3. Awareness
  4. Fertility
  5. Mental health
  6. Work and benefits
  7. Education
  8. Diversity and inclusion

There is so much more detail in the full report, so do visit the Endometriosis UK website [5] for more information and support. [6] You can also check out our comprehensive guide to endometriosis by clicking here. [7]


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https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/appg-endometriosis-report-statistics-47894925