Question
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards reducing the proportion of women requiring attendance at A&E prior to receiving an endometriosis diagnosis, in light of reported
S6W-32162 · Written Question · lodged by Hamilton, Rachael
Lodged on
11 Dec 2024Heard / answered on
23 Dec 2024To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards reducing the proportion of women requiring attendance at A&E prior to receiving an endometriosis diagnosis, in light of reported figures showing that 53% of women diagnosed in 2021 had visited A&E before diagnosis, and what the equivalent figures are for each year since 2021 to date.
The answer
This data is not routinely collected however, the Report “Dismissed, ignored and belittled - The long road to endometriosis diagnosis in the UK” published by Endometriosis UK in March 2024 states that a survey of 4,371 people who have received a diagnosis of endometriosis shows ...52% had visited A&E at least once. 26% of respondents visited A&E 3 or more times with symptoms prior to diagnosis.Our ambition is for a Scotland where health outcomes are equitable across the population so that all women enjoy the best possible health – throughout their lives. That is why endometriosis is one of the key priorities in the Women’s Health Plan and will continue to be so.Information about the progress to date against each of the priorities in the Women’s Health Plan can be found in the Women’s Health Plan Final Report.
Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 Dec 2024.