In July, the RCOG continued to play an important role in influencing positive change within the UK governments to improve the health of women and girls. We regularly work with Parliamentarians, civil servants and policy makers, NHS leaders and partner organisations to promote the College’s aims and ambitions. Some key activity this month: • Assessed the implications of the 10 Year Health Plan for England for our members and the women and girls they support, welcoming the Plan’s inclusion of a women’s health hub as an example of a neighbourhood health centre. • Published our evaluation of the progress of the Women’s Health Strategy for England, three years after its launch, urging the UK Government to refresh the Strategy to ensure further action against its ambitions and better align with the wider health reform agenda outlined in the 10 Year Health Plan. • Continued to promote the ACCESS UK Group joint letter to Ministers calling on the UK government to advance cervical cancer elimination efforts. • Gave oral evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee on Black maternal health. • Attended All-Party Parliamentary Group meetings on maternity workforce, research about global attacks on reproductive health, and baby loss. Learn more about our advocacy and influencing work here: https://brnw.ch/21wUAL7
