Motion text
That this House is concerned about the severe impact that endometriosis has on the physical and mental health of one in ten women in the UK; notes that this painful condition affects 1.5 million women causing chronic pain, and fatigue and, in some cases, an inability to conceive and that people who have the disease still wait over eight years on average to be diagnosed; commends research by Dr Jasmine Hearn and colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University published in the Journal of Health Communication 2024, which found that many women’s experiences of seeking medical help was characterized by doctors and nurses not believing them, thinking they were exaggerating, and dismissing their concerns as women’s issues, making them feel ashamed, embarrassed, powerless and less likely to seek out help in the future; and calls on the governments in the four nations of the UK to work to improve understanding of endometriosis in the fields of health, education and employment, which are currently lacking in research and healthcare, in addition to medical interventions.
Signatures (21)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Fookes, Catherine
Labour
Signed on
5 November 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 November 2024
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
12 November 2024
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 November 2024
Sullivan, Kirsteen
Labour
Signed on
12 November 2024
Adam, Shockat
Independent
Signed on
13 November 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
14 November 2024
Burgon, Richard
Independent
Signed on
14 November 2024
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on
18 November 2024
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on
18 November 2024
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
18 November 2024
Bloore, Chris
Labour
Signed on
18 November 2024
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 November 2024
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 November 2024
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 November 2024
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 November 2024
Jones, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
20 November 2024
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
25 November 2024
Stone, Will
Labour
Signed on
9 December 2024
Kirkham, Jayne
Labour
Signed on
13 January 2025
Law, Noah
Labour
Signed on
14 January 2025
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.