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Jersey womens' health needs more funding - expert

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Neil MacLachlan has called for greater funding and focus on women's health on the island. Mr MacLachlan, a co-partner of Women's Health Hub, said receiving specialised healthcare could be difficult. He explained women with endometriosis could wait eight years for diagnosis and funding for incontinence issues had been withdrawn,
The article from MSN discusses the urgent need for increased funding for women's health services in Jersey, as highlighted by Dr. Caroline Coster, a local GP and women's health expert. Dr. Coster emphasizes that despite some progress, such as the introduction of a women's health strategy and a dedicated hub, the funding allocated to women's health remains insufficient. She points out the lack of specialized services like menopause clinics and the need for better support for conditions like endometriosis and pelvic pain. The article also notes that Jersey's government has acknowledged these issues, with plans to enhance services, but the pace of change is slow, and more immediate action is required to meet the growing demands and improve health outcomes for women.

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