A private member's bill to introduce a legal right for women to seek time off for fertility treatment could be a watershed moment for women's rights in the UK.
as part of government plans to tackle decades of gender inequality within the health service. women in the uk have a longer life expectancy than men, but officials say they are spending less of their life in good health. with me now is professor geeta nargund. she is the co founder of the ginsburg women s health board, an nhs consultant and medical director at create fertility. thanks very much forjoining us. what is your response to this new programme that is being set up to try and prioritise health for women here in england? try and prioritise health for women here in england? yes, i am delighted that the government here in england? yes, i am delighted that the government has here in england? yes, i am delighted that the government has published i here in england? yes, i am delighted that the government has published a | that the government has published a document, documenting the key themes, as well as the next steps for a women s health strategy which is due to be published