24th June - Jack Abbott Welcomes Suffolk’s First Women’s Health Support Hub

I’m delighted by the launch of Suffolk’s first Women’s Health Support Hub, a welcome step forward in improving women-centred, joined-up healthcare. I want to pay tribute to Monica Thomas who has been the driving force behind this initiative.

Too many women in Suffolk continue to face long waits for diagnosis and treatment, particularly for conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids and other gynaecological conditions.

I have supported action on endometriosis, including leading a debate on the issue in Parliament, calling for faster diagnosis, reduced referral delays, better training for clinicians, and stronger specialist women’s health services so symptoms are taken seriously earlier.

Our Government is determined to turn ambition into delivery through the Women’s Health Strategy, but I know we have much to do locally.

No woman should be left in pain or dismissed while waiting for treatment, and I will keep working with NHS leaders, campaigners and colleagues to deliver better care for women across Ipswich and Suffolk.