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News · 15 April 2026

NHS Fails Women as Gynaecology Waiting Lists Double

NHS Fails Women as Gynaecology Waiting Lists Double

Many women still feel unheard within the health system, with gynaecological waiting lists having more than doubled since 2020. The Labour government is renewing England's Women's Health Strategy, first published in 2022, after Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the NHS fails women. New measures include streamlined referrals and Women's Health Hubs for over 565,000 women still waiting for care.

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