§ Mrs. CaltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to produce a public information campaign to raise awareness of endometriosis. [124189]
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§ Miss Melanie JohnsonWe recognise the very important role that voluntary organisations such as the National Endometriosis Society (NES) and Simply Holistic Endometriosis (SHE) Trust have in promoting awareness of this debilitating condition.
We are currently making funds available to NES to produce an information leaflet for women encouraging those with symptoms to discuss them with their general practitioner. They will also produce a leaflet for GPs, which will be the first point of contact for women with this condition, highlighting the symptoms and encouraging early referral.
§ Mr. HendryTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what research has been carried out by or on behalf of his Department on the use of complementary medicine in treating endometriosis. [127873]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonNo such research has been undertaken.