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Menopause and the NHS Health Check

23 October 2025

Proposing MP
Karin Smyth Lab
Bristol South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses steps being taken by the Department of Health and Social Care to include a new element in NHS Health Checks for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.

Action Requested

Local authorities are instructed to introduce a new menopause question within NHS Health Checks for eligible women aged 40-55 starting from 2026, aimed at improving access to information and support on managing symptoms.

Key Facts

  • Each year around 400,000 women in the UK enter menopause.
  • Three quarters of women experience menopausal symptoms lasting an average of 7 years.
  • NHS Health Checks are offered every 5 years for people aged between 40-74 without pre-existing heart conditions.
  • Local authorities will introduce a new element to NHS Health Checks in 2026, including a menopause question for eligible women aged 40-55.
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