The All Party Parliamentary Group on PCOS holds regular events at Westminster to inform MPs, Peers and wider stakeholders on PCOS related issues.
If you would like to put your name forward for invitations to meetings or would like a copy of minutes, attendees and decisions make at meetings, please contact the secretariat at pcosappg@healthcommsconsulting.co.uk.
Please see below more information on upcoming as well as past events.
Breaking the Cycle – Parliamentary Reception & Report Launch – 8th September 2025, 2:00–4:30pm, Thames Pavilion
On Monday the 8th of September 2025, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) hosted its first-ever Parliamentary Reception and Report Launch at the Thames Pavilion, Houses of Parliament.
The event celebrated the publication of the APPG’s debut report, Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Systemic Failures in PCOS Diagnosis and Management, and marked a historic milestone in raising awareness of PCOS in UK health policy.
Event Overview
The reception brought together over 40 expert stakeholders and 14 parliamentarians and their representatives, alongside clinicians, patient advocates, charities, NHS leaders, and policymakers. Guests heard powerful speeches from parliamentarians, clinicians, and people with lived experience, highlighting the urgent need to improve PCOS diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care.
Key Themes and Contributions
Strong parliamentary engagement, with MPs and Peers expressing a commitment to support the report’s recommendations.
Powerful patient voices, demonstrating the life-long and wide-ranging impact of PCOS on mental, reproductive, and metabolic health.
Expert clinical insight, reinforcing the need for integrated, holistic care and national consistency in diagnosis and management.
About the Report
The report is the first of its kind in Parliament and draws on:
Two oral evidence sessions with clinicians, researchers, advocates, and patients
Freedom of Information responses from all 42 Integrated Care Boards in England
Over 2,000 patient survey responses gathered by Verity (PCOS UK)
The findings expose delayed diagnosis, fragmented care, and unequal access to treatment, and set out ten key recommendations for system-wide reform.
Next Steps
The evidence and momentum generated by the launch will drive the APPG’s ongoing work to:
Engage with government and NHS leaders on the report’s ten recommendations
Build wider parliamentary and stakeholder support through follow-up meetings and future policy roundtables
Keep PCOS in the national conversation through continued media engagement and collaboration with Verity, the APPG’s proud sponsor.
For more information or to access the full report, visit here or contact pcosappg@healthcommsconsulting.co.uk.
Follow @APPG_PCOS on X for updates and opportunities to get involved.
Improving the Treatment and Management of PCOS – Online Oral Evidence Session – 21st May, 10am – 12pm
On Wednesday 21st May 2025 the APPG held its second oral evidence session as part of its ongoing inquiry into the diagnosis, treatment, and management of PCOS in the UK. This session focused specifically on the treatment and long-term management of the condition, an area where many individuals affected by PCOS continue to face significant and persistent challenges.
The session brought together clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and individuals with lived experience to explore how treatment pathways can be improved to ensure holistic, accessible, and person-centred care.
Key Themes and Contributions
The session featured expert contributions across a wide spectrum of PCOS-related health issues, including:
Menstrual irregularities – Dr Nighat Arif, GP and women’s health specialist
Fertility – Professor Adam Balen, Consultant, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dermatological symptoms (acne and hair) – Alison Wilcox, Trustee, Verity
Mental health and emotional wellbeing – Sunila Siddiqui, Lived Experience Representative, DAISy-PCOS
Metabolic complications – Professor Aled Rees (Cardiff University) and Shaz Sarchamy (Women’s Health Nutritionist)
Endometrial cancer risk – Professor Aled Rees
Speakers provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by both patients and healthcare providers, highlighting disparities in care across regions and care settings, and underscoring the need for greater awareness, research, and multidisciplinary approaches.
Aims of the Session
The discussion aimed to:
Examine inconsistencies in treatment pathways across the UK.
Identify service gaps in managing PCOS symptoms across the lifespan.
Explore practical and policy-level interventions to enhance clinical guidance, professional training, and support services.
Next Steps
The evidence gathered will help inform the APPG’s recommendations to the Government, NHS bodies, and professional organisations. It also contributes to the broader landscape inquiry into PCOS being undertaken in partnership with Verity, the national charity for PCOS.
The APPG encourages continued engagement through its ongoing series of evidence sessions and welcomes input from stakeholders and members of the public. For more information or to contribute to the inquiry, please contact: pcosappg@healthcommsconsulting.co.uk
Join the conversation on social media using #PCOSTreatment and follow @APPG_PCOS for updates.
23rd April 2025 - PCOS APPG Meeting (IGM and Oral Evidence Session)
On Wednesday 23rd April 2025`from 11:00-12:30 am, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on PCOS hosted two key events in Room Q and S: the Group’s first Inaugural General Meeting and a Diagnosis Oral Evidence Roundtable.
The All Party Parliamentary Group on PCOS held it's IGM, and there was a formal election of officers and the approval of the Group's income and expenditure statement for publication was agreed. Attendees included Anne Davies MP, Jess Brown-Fuller MP and Marie Goldman MP.
The following officers were elected:
Michelle Welsh MP: Chair
Kirsteen Sullivan MP: Officer
Freddie van Mierlo MP: Officer
Lord Jackson of Peterborough: Officer
Please find attached the minutes from the meeting here.
An oral evidence roundtable was held, which looked at PCOS diagnosis and explored barriers to timely diagnosis of PCOS. The session was chaired by Freddie van Mierlo MP and the following people provided oral evidence:
Professor Aled Rees, Cardiff University
Caroline Andrews, Patient Speaker (Verity)
Professor Adam Balen, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dame Lesley Regan, Women’s Health Ambassador
Please find attached the minutes from the meeting.
