Wishing Matt Scott Well for Plan to Run the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon for Endometriosis UK

That the Parliament commends former Scotland rugby international Matt Scott for his plan to run the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon in support of Endometriosis UK; thanks his wife, Ruth, for speaking openly about the pain that she has endured and the lengthy wait she experienced before receiving treatment; recognises that endometriosis affects an estimated 1.5 million women across the UK and can have a devastating impact on daily life; notes with concern Endometriosis UK’s survey finding that, in Scotland, the average time between a first visit to a GP with symptoms to diagnosis is 10 years and two months; believes that women reporting severe pain should be listened to and taken seriously, and calls for earlier diagnosis and faster access to specialist care.