'It's more than a medical condition, it is everyone's businesss'

Sarah McCann on sharing your stories with minister as part of our Endo the Battle campaign

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Campaigners have praised a “turning point” in the journey to improve endometriosis care, as they met with a health minister to call for action.

We have taken more than 400 stories of your stories to the Department of Health, which were collected as part of our Endo The Battle campaign.

We launched the campaign to shine a light on the challenges and barriers those living with the condition face, from getting a diagnosis to accessing healthcare.

Alongside a group of advocates, we presented the experiences to Baroness Merron, Minister for Patient Safety, Women's Health and Mental Health, and discussed what needs to be done for the future of endometriosis care in the UK.

Jodie Hughes, who chairs charity Endo South Coast, said the meeting was a “real turning point”.

She told us: “Being in the room with ministers gave us the chance to ensure that the lived experiences of people with endometriosis were heard directly and clearly.