How it is working to ensure that women with endometriosis have access to appropriate pain management services.

The endometriosis care pathway for NHS Scotland aims to support healthcare professionals to provide a holistic approach and timely care for those with endometriosis and endometriosis-like symptoms. The pathway ensures that healthcare professionals are considering women’s need for and access to pain management. All NHS Boards should be taking steps to implement the pathway.Through the Women’s Health Plan we have developed the Women’s Health Platform on NHS Inform which includes an endometriosis page with consistent, reliable and accessible information, including a lived experience film, empowering women to make informed decisions about their health.To increase the information available to women, we funded Endometriosis UK to produce a booklet and two webinars on treatments and self-management tips for managing endometriosis pain.More information is available in the Women’s Health Plan Final Report.We are committed to ensuring those living with endometriosis are able to access the best possible care and support and that they benefit from healthcare services that are safe, effective and put people at the centre of their care. Endometriosis will continue to be a priority as we develop the next phase of our Women’s Health Plan.