Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
1st Report - Women's reproductive health conditions
Women and Equalities Committee
HC 337
Published 11 December 2024
Recommendations
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Not Addressed
Para 160
Women's health hubs require national evaluation to ensure benefits and multi-service provision.
Recommendation
It is positive to hear that many of the leaders in the ICBs are focusing their hubs on disadvantaged groups. While local ownership, management and decentralisation of the hubs is important to meet local needs, regular national-level evaluations are also …
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Government Response Summary
The government reiterates its commitment to neighbourhood health services and the positive impacts of women's health hubs, noting that ICBs are responsible for commissioning and are encouraged to provide multiple services. It does not commit to national-level evaluations.
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Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
The expansion of the women’s health hub model has the potential to be a positive step towards providing the joined-up care and commissioning needed to effectively support women experiencing reproductive health conditions. However, the women’s health hub model exists within a healthcare system which has significant commissioning, funding, workforce and …
Government Response Summary
The government highlights its commitment to neighbourhood health services and the positive impact and cost-benefit of women's health hubs, noting ICBs are responsible for commissioning these services. It does not directly address the committee's concerns about systemic problems or risks to underserved areas.