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Surgical Mesh (Support) Bill

A Bill to make provision about support for women who have suffered ill health as a result of the use of surgical mesh; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of establishing a redress scheme for such women; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sarah GreenLiberal Democrat

Parliament last updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

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The Bill would provide support for women who have suffered ill health because of surgical mesh implants and would require the government to report on whether a redress scheme should be established for them. It also seeks to set out how such support could work and to prompt Parliament to review possible compensation. The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Provides support for women harmed by surgical mesh implants.
  • Requires the Secretary of State to report on the merits of establishing a redress scheme for these women.
  • Outlines how support could be delivered and invites a parliamentary review of potential compensation.
  • Introduced by Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat) as a Private Member's Bill.

Progress

The Bill has completed its first reading and had its second reading in the Commons on 6 May 2022. It remains at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons with no further stages yet progressed.

Who is affected?

Women who have suffered ill health due to surgical mesh implantsFamilies and carers of those womenNHS and healthcare professionals involved in implantation and carePolicy makers and Parliament, as the Bill requires a government report

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

8 Mar 2022

2nd readingCommons

6 May 2022

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Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Surgical Mesh (Support) Bill

17 Mar 2022

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.