Petition and survey launched to try and improve care for sufferers
An endometriosis sufferer on the Isle of Man is calling on government to take 'immediate steps' to improve care for patients with the condition.
Zara Chadwick has set up a survey - and petition - which she hopes will highlight the plight of women suffering.
It’s believed one in 10 women suffer with endometriosis which can cause severe pelvic pain, heavy periods and infertility.
You can find out more about endometriosis here.
"We urge the Isle of Man Government to take this issue seriously and take immediate steps to improve care for endometriosis patients." - Zara Chadwick (petitioner)
Zara, who has suffered with the condition for seven years, is now pleading with government to address what she says are ‘massive gaps’ in diagnosis, treatment and support.
She’s hoping her petition will be the ‘push for better care’ needed:
You can find the link to the survey and petition here.
Manx Care has been invited to respond.
You can listen to the full interview with Zara in this episode of Manx Radio Newscast:
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