The Latest Breaking News from Lesley Regan

Women's Healthcare 'Stuck in the Nineties': £36 Billion Gender Gap and 600,000 Left Waiting for NHS Treatment

Over 600,000 women await NHS treatment as Dame Lesley Regan warns the UK's women's healthcare system is 'stuck in the nineties', costing £36 billion yearly.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20, 2025

New period checker could ‘open discussions’ about problems

It comes after a report concluded that many girls are leaving school not knowing what constitutes a ‘normal’ period.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Millions of women in UK face severe period pain but symptoms dismissed, survey finds

Vast majority of women have experienced mental health problems in relation to their period

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

Calls for changes in UK flour to prevent birth defects

It is estimated current proposals will help prevent around 200 neural tube defects each year – around 20% of the annual UK total

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Calls to increase folic acid levels in flour ‘to prevent more birth defects’

It is estimated current proposals will help prevent around 200 neural tube defects each year – around 20% of the annual UK total.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Government ambassador warns abortion is ‘fundamental’ part of healthcare after Tory voting records revealed

Women die when access to abortions is made difficult says Women’s Health Ambassador Dame Lesley Regan

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Discover everything you need to know as a mum-to-be with these 11 best pregnancy books

There are lots of books out there that focus on pregnancy, so we’ve had a look to see which ones are worth buying

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2022

Doctors to get training in women’s health under new Government strategy

Some 84% of people who responded to a Government consultation said women often feel ignored or not listened to.

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022

England appoints first ever women's health ambassador – here's what she should focus on

The government recently appointed Dame Lesley Regan, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Imperial College London, as the first women’s health ambassador for England. The new role has been created to help close the gender health gap.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022

New women’s health ambassador for England appointed

Professor Dame Lesley Regan will oversee implementation of the Government’s forthcoming health strategy for women.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022