Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 46
46
Acknowledged
Develop funding and training strategy to address insufficient LARC provision in general practice.
Recommendation
The Government should develop a funding and training strategy to address the lack of LARC provision in general practice, particularly in those areas not covered by a women’s health hub. This should include an assessment of whether the current fee structure is fit for purpose. (Paragraph 164) Research
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the vital role of GPs in LARC provision and states it will consider the fee structures for LARC. It also notes that it continues to work with partners to understand training issues, and future funding allocations will be announced later.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
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.