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NHS: Gender

Asked by Esther McVeyConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 18 June 2025UIN 58643

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has updated guidance on the use of single-sex facilities in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers of 16 April 202

Answered by Karin Smyth

We will review and update policy wherever necessary to ensure it complies with the latest legal requirements. We aim to ensure appropriate facilities are available for all staff.

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