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In her keynote speech at the “Welcome to Parliament – Prioritising Women’s Health” event, Dr Christine Ekechi, Co-Chair of the Race Equality Taskforce at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, addressed the realities of women’s healthcare in the UK.
Janet Lindsay, CEO of Wellbeing of Women, highlighted the UK’s widening gender health gap and the urgent need for dedicated women’s health research. She called for increased investment, collaborative efforts, and policy changes to address the healthcare disparities that disproportionately affect women, particularly those from marginalised communities.
Dr Barter shares her insights on the dire state of women’s health services in the UK and proposed tangible solutions to address these challenges
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Vikki Slade discusses themes such as the gender data gap in healthcare, the critical role of health visitors, and the mental health challenges faced by women, particularly postnatal depression.
Darlington recounted her experiences, shedding light on the challenges she faced, particularly those related to women’s health and the broader struggle for equality in a predominantly male-dominated environment.
Lecanemab, a newly approved Alzheimer’s drug in the UK, represents a significant breakthrough by slowing the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s, yet its high cost and associated risks have led to its provisional rejection for NHS use, highlighting the challenges in making advanced treatments accessible.
Last month, Chamber UK and 50:50 Parliament hosted a ‘Welcome to Parliament’ event for newly elected MPs, focusing on women’s health. The event brought together
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