Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of endometriosis care in England; and what steps his Department plans to take to improve care for people endometriosis that is not classified as severe by NHS England.

No specific assessment has been made. On 3 November 2022, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) confirmed it will update sections in its guideline on diagnosing endometriosis, surgical management and surgical management if fertility is a priority. NICE will also explore the topic of mental wellbeing and support for those with suspected or confirmed endometriosis during the scoping of the update. Whilst NICE guidelines are not mandatory, it provides best practice and we expect healthcare professionals to take this into account in the treatment of patients.