Women’s health - Let's talk about it

For generations, women have lived with a health and care system that is mostly designed by men, for men.

This has meant that not enough is known about conditions that only affect women, or about how conditions that affect both men and women impact women in different ways. Pregnant women and women of childbearing age are also under-represented in clinical trials, which can create troubling gaps in data and understanding.

This problem affects half of our population. It can lead to poorer advice and diagnosis and, as a result, worse outcomes. 

This call for evidence is seeking to collect views on women’s health. It will run for a period of 12 weeks and is open to everyone aged 16 and over. The easiest way to participate in the call for evidence as an individual is by completing the public survey.

Submissions are also welcome from individuals or organisations who have expertise in women’s health, such as researchers and voluntary and community sector organisations.

This consultation closes at 11:45pm on May 30th 2021.