Charity boss says inquiry may ease suffering

The new chairwoman of the charity Endometriosis UK said a Westminster inquiry into the condition is a “real opportunity” to deliver much-needed improvements for sufferers.

The UK Government inquiry opened in February, with more than 13,000 women responding to its call for evidence.

The condition sees tissues similar to the lining of the womb start to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Liz Campbell, who was appointed to lead Endometriosis UK in April, said the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) “remains dedicated” to the inquiry.

“The inquiry has already heard from 13,000 people”

She added: “There are plans to hopefully launch the outcomes of the inquiry in the autumn, depending on when the situation with Covid-19 eases.

“The inquiry has already heard from more than 13,000 people with endometriosis via a patient survey, and the APPG is now looking forward to hearing from healthcare practitioners and various ministers in due course.

“The APPG has also continued to gather evidence despite the outbreak of the pandemic, and last month the APPG virtually heard from a number of people in Scotland with endometriosis about the specific challenges those in Scotland face.

“The inquiry presents a real opportunity to deliver much-needed improvements for the diagnosis, treatment, and support for the 1.5 million women living with the disease, and reduce the suffering of future generations.”