The RCOG has responded to the announcement that NHS England has selected nine common conditions to be included first in the new NHS Online service. Launched by the Prime Minister in September 2025, the service is expected to allow patients to be triaged via the NHS App, speak to doctors through video consultations, and be monitored at home, reducing unnecessary trips to hospital.
Severe menopause symptoms and conditions such as endometriosis and fibroids will be among those available for online referral.
Dr Alison Wright, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists said:
“We very much welcome this positive and exciting step in the right direction, which has the potential to improve access to gynaecological care for many women, and to accelerate the shift from analogue to digital services. We are delighted to see the recognition, and the prioritisation, of menopause symptoms and of common gynaecological conditions, such as endometriosis and fibroids. However, implementation is not expected until 2027, and right now over 575,000 women are already waiting for gynaecology care across England.
“It is essential that this initiative is supported with appropriate resources, training and staffing levels, to work effectively alongside face-to-face services. We are ready and keen to work closely with NHS England, to ensure this model operates effectively in practice for our members, and delivers timely and high-quality care for women.”
- Read more about the College’s campaigning work to reduce long gynaecology waiting lists here.