Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 30
30
Deferred
Amend Employment Rights Bill Clause 26 to define reproductive health support as advancing gender equality.
Conclusion
Clause 26 of the Employment Rights Bill should be amended to make clear that supporting women with reproductive health conditions falls under the definition of advancing gender equality. (Paragraph 111) 77 Violence against women and girls
Government Response Summary
The government response highlighted the role of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) in women's reproductive health and stated it will consider LARC fee structures and work to understand training issues. It did not address the recommendation to amend Clause 26 of the Employment Rights Bill.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
Long-acting reversible contraception ( LARC ), as one of the most effective and cost-effective forms of contraception, plays a crucial role in supporting women’s reproductive health by: enabling women to make decisions on if and when they want to become pregnant supporting the management of menstrual problems and menopause symptoms We acknowledge the vital role that GPs play in the delivery of high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, including provision of LARC . We continue to work with GPs, local authorities and other partners to understand the issues around the training required to meet the sexual and reproductive health needs of the population in multiple settings. We will consider the fee structures for LARC , which will also cover areas beyond women’s health hubs. To support a sustainable delivery model, it is important that those commissioning LARC services fully understand local capacity and demand. Information on future funding allocations will be announced in due course.