Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has he made of the adequacy of the (a) treatment and (b) support available for NHS staff experiencing the menopause.

There are over 70 Hormone Replacement Therapy products with the vast majority in good supply.

To help ensure employees experiencing the menopause feel well informed and supported while at work, NHS England has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge. NHS England has also published guidance for line managers and colleagues on supporting National Health Service staff through the menopause. This guidance helps NHS organisations, line managers, and those working in the NHS understand more about the menopause, how they can support colleagues at work and those experiencing menopause symptoms.