Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure the NHS supports staff with endometriosis.

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.

In terms of supporting National Health Service staff with endometriosis, NHS trusts are expected to have local policies and procedures in place to support staff who have long-term health conditions and should be taking a proactive approach to supporting them. NHS England has made tools and resources available to support line managers to hold meaningful conversations with staff to discuss their emotional and psychological health and wellbeing.

Staff in need of additional support can also access their employer's occupational health service or employee support programme.