England’s sexual and reproductive health services are facing a critical moment after more than a decade without a national plan. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune examines the Health and Social Care Committee’s call for renewed leadership, sustainable funding, and a coordinated national strategy to rebuild a system that has been fragmented, underfunded, and overlooked. He highlights key recommendations on workforce development, integrated care, stronger data, and public education, reflecting wider lessons for health and social care providers on the importance of prevention, accountability, and collaboration in achieving lasting reform.

For the first time, menopause advice and screening will be included in routine NHS Health Checks for women aged 40 to 74, a reform set to benefit nearly five million women across England. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune explores how this landmark policy marks a turning point in women’s health, embedding awareness, prevention, and inclusion at the heart of NHS care. He examines how early intervention, staff training, and governance frameworks can help organisations support women with confidence, compassion, and compliance, shaping a more informed and equitable future for healthcare.