A PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY FOR PCOS

On 08 September 2025, the APPG on PCOS published the first-ever Parliamentary Inquiry into PCOS — a landmark moment for our community. Over several months, the Inquiry gathered evidence from patients, clinicians, researchers, and health organisations.
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The Inquiry’s findings highlighted significant gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and long-term support for people with PCOS. From this evidence, the APPG has published 10 key recommendations for government, the NHS, and research bodies.

These recommendations call for action including but not limited to:
  • Faster and fairer diagnosis
  • Better training for healthcare professionals
  • Integrated joined-up care
  • Adressing the barriers faced by those from South Asian and African-Caribbean heritage and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds
  • Reinstating laser treatment for PCOS and lisencing medications such as Metformin and GLP-1s
  • Increased investment in PCOS research that reflects patient priorities
  • Improved recognition of and support for mental wellbeing

About the APPG on PCOS

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on PCOS brings together MPs, Peers, patients, clinicians, and researchers to raise awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome and improve outcomes for those affected.

APPGs are informal cross-party groups in Parliament that focus on specific issues. They don’t receive government funding — instead, charities like Verity provide the secretariat role to ensure that the PCOS community has a strong, consistent voice in Parliament.

Through the APPG, we are working to:
  • Put PCOS firmly on the political agenda
  • Improve understanding of PCOS as a serious endocrine condition
  • Push for better research, funding, and healthcare pathways
  • Ensure that policy decisions reflect the real experiences of patients

help Fund the future of PCOS advocacy 💜

The Inquiry is just the start - now we need CHANGE.
👉 Donate today to help make next year’s APPG possible

Your donation helps us to:
  • Keep PCOS on the political agenda in 2025
  • Push the Government and the NHS to act on the Inquiry’s recommendations​
  • Give our community a powerful voice in Parliament
Let's make this a people powered movement!

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

This Inquiry is just the beginning. With your support, Verity will continue to work with Parliament to ensure these recommendations are acted upon — transforming care and outcomes for the millions of people living with PCOS in the UK.
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💜 Stay updated: Follow us on socials, you can find us on all platforms @veritypcos or sign up to our newsletter to hear how the government responds, and how you can get involved in making change happen.

If you want to see these recommendations become reality, please consider making a donation to fund next years APPG.