Campaigners are criticizing the government for failing to set up a compensation fund for women harmed by pelvic mesh implants. They argue that the refusal to act, two years after a formal report recommended financial payments, is morally indefensible and is damaging the mental health of victims.

The patient safety commissioner, who authored the 2024 update on the issue, intends to raise the matter directly with the prime minister. A government spokesperson stated that they acknowledge the serious impact on those affected and are currently considering the report's findings.