02/03/2021
Write to your MP to help myself and millions of others who are suffering from this debilitating and misunderstood disease !
Day 2 of – and today we are calling on the Government to make a commitment to reduce diagnosis time. Join us by writing to your MP: https://secure.endometriosis-uk.org/page/74873/action/1.
People with endometriosis deserve better. It currently takes a shocking 8 years on average to get diagnosed with endometriosis – a statistic that hasn’t changed in a decade. Action is needed by the Government now to reduce diagnosis times so that everyone with endometriosis has access to the right support at the right time. The impact of delayed diagnosis on physical and mental health cannot be overstated. It’s time the Government acted and made changes to better support the 1.5million living with this currently incurable condition in the UK.
Writing to your MP is easy. We’ve created a template for you where all you have to do is follow this link (also in our Bio and stories), and fill out your name and postcode. You’ll then be taken to the next page where you can edit a template email before sending. It takes 2 minutes to write to your MP using our new platform and will make a huge difference. Fill out the form here: https://secure.endometriosis-uk.org/page/74873/action/1.
If we are to , we must see a reduction in diagnosis time and investment in research into the additional barriers faced by those from under represented groups including those with disabilities, from LGBTQ+ backgrounds, and people from black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. We must end the ethnicity and gender gaps in medical research to ensure that everyone is getting the support they need.