Written Question · S7W-00521 · Session 7
When endometriosis will formally be recognised as a chronic long-term condition.
The question
To ask the Scottish Government when endometriosis will formally be recognised as a chronic long-term condition.
The answer
We are committed to ensuring that endometriosis is recognised as a chronic condition and that women with endometriosis experience a continuum of care.Phase Two of the Women’s Health Plan, published in January, committed to aligning the Endometriosis Care Pathway with the most recent NICE guidance so that NHS Boards in Scotland can ensure that women and girls with endometriosis and endometriosis like symptoms have access to holistic and timely care.The Pathway has been updated and is available online on the Right Decisions platform.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-00521 by reference.