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 improve the diagnosis of menopause for women in Surrey Heath constituency.

The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health as we reform the National Health Service, and we acknowledge the impact that women suffering from symptoms of menopause has on their lives, relationships, and participation in the workplace.

As announced in October, we will be asking local authorities to include menopause in the NHS Health Check later this year. This will support eligible women across England to access high quality information on the menopause, including advice on managing symptoms, where to seek support, and a diagnosis.

Menopause and menstrual health conditions will be among the priorities for the NHS’s revolutionary new online hospital when it launches next year, providing faster access to specialist care.

In Surrey Heath, primary care teams across the practices are also conscious of the impact of the menopause in the local population and have seen a rise in consultations with regard to this. The multi-disciplinary teams in Surrey Heath, including general practitioners, nurses, clinical pharmacists, and others, are able to manage enquiries, consultations, and follow ups, and to offer relevant treatment across the spectrum of what is available, including hormone intrauterine devices and testosterone replacement.