Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what (a) mental health and (b) long-term support is available for women living with the consequences of pelvic mesh injuries.

The Government extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by pelvic mesh, and recognises the profound, life‑changing impact these harms have had on individuals and their families. We know that for many, the consequences are ongoing and deeply felt.

There are nine specialist mesh centres across England, ensuring that women in every region with complications of mesh inserted for urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse get the right support. Each mesh centre is led by a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients get access to the specialist care and treatment that they need.

The current service specification requirements include psychology services, which should be available. It also states that patients should be able to have follow up reviews for up to five years post-surgery. On discharge from the Specialised Mesh Service at five years, there will be clear instructions for the general practitioner to refer the person back if there are any new problems.

However, services can always improve. NHS England has now completed their internal audit of mesh centres across England conducted in 2025, which was designed in partnership with patient representatives. Though the audit is showing the value and impact of the service delivered by mesh centres, with nearly 3,000 patients now seen in the services since their introduction, equating to 700 per year, there are distinct areas for improvement and a timeline for these improvements will be made at pace.