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<p>Care for menstrual problems including endometriosis is a 2024 priority for implementing
the Women’s Health Strategy. We are investing £25 million in establishing women’s
health hubs, which will play a key role in improving access to care for menstrual
problems such as suspected endometriosis.</p><p>Through the NHS Delivery Plan for
tackling the COVID-19 related elective care backlog, we are increasing activity through
dedicated and protected surgical hubs that conduct planned procedures only. Surgical
hubs are focusing on providing high-volume low-complexity surgery such as laparoscopies
for suspected endometriosis. As of March 2024, 48 surgical hubs conduct gynaecological
procedures.</p><p>Community diagnostic centres (CDCs) are playing an important part
in tackling the backlogs of people waiting for diagnostic tests, which includes checks,
tests, and scans for patients on gynaecological pathways, including those with endometriosis.
As of March 2024, there are 155 CDCs open already, and up to 160 set to open by March
2025.</p><p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is currently updating
its guideline on diagnosing and managing endometriosis, which will provide healthcare
professionals with evidence-based recommendations on diagnosing and treating endometriosis.
NHS England is also updating the service specification for severe endometriosis, which
sets the standards of care expected from National Health Service organisations.</p>
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