Frimley Park Hospital has been reaccredited as an endometriosis centre by the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE). 

The accreditation, which Frimley Park has held since 2016, means the hospital continues to be recognised as a specialist centre for treating and managing the condition, which affects about 1.5m women in the UK.  

Endometriosis is the name given to the condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb are found elsewhere in the body. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. 

Accredited endometriosis centres must have a dedicated consultant-led endometriosis service and each year handle at least 12 serious cases that require surgery. The consultant gynaecologist should be supported by a colorectal surgeon and clinicians from a range of specialities. 

Nick Elkington, consultant gynaecologist at Frimley Park Hospital, said: “Accreditation is a real team effort involving colorectal, pain management, urology and radiology colleagues, so thanks to everyone involved. And thanks in particular to Janel Wisa, endometriosis and fertility specialist nurse, who supports endometriosis patients and enters all the patient data.”