Gender Health Gap

It shouldn't be a risk to be a women. Discover how laya healthcare is bridging Ireland's Gender Health Gap.

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New research reveals Irish women face longer waits for care.

Why the Gender Health Gap matters

Have you ever felt your health concerns weren’t taken seriously? You’re not alone. Our latest research shows that women in Ireland are more likely to experience delays, misdiagnoses, and a lack of trust in the healthcare system, simply because of their gender.

But behind every statistic is a real story. Too many women are living with pain, uncertainty, or worry that could be avoided with the right support. That’s why laya healthcare is committed to bridging the Gender Health Gap so every woman gets the care she needs, when she needs it.

Hear real stories from members that highlight the impact of being dismissed or not believed, but with faster urgent care, expert guidance, mental wellbeing support, and a commitment to research and change, laya healthcare is working to close the Gender Health Gap and ensure every woman gets the care she deserves.

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The reality for women in Irealnd

56% of women aged 25–44 have felt dismissed by a healthcare professional in the past two years.

Laya's 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support

"I felt ignored." - Sandra Murphy

For years, Sandra lived with debilitating pain that was repeatedly dismissed as “just period pain.” The impact on her sleep, work, and relationships was significant, and she often felt ignored by the healthcare system. Eventually, getting the right care transformed her life. However, too many women are still facing avoidable pain, delayed diagnoses, and poor access to treatment—something that simply shouldn’t happen in today’s world. With laya's 24/7 Mental Wellbeing support, members can:

  • Access expert support for stress, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing anytime, day or night
  • Speak to qualified psychotherapists by phone, with face-to-face counselling sessions available
  • Get guidance on challenges like fertility issues, pregnancy loss, menopause, and parenting
  • Receive advice on financial or work-related stress
  • Benefit from unlimited, confidential support whenever it’s needed most
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Benefits that make a real difference


At laya we offer a range of benefits to support you, including:


  • Best-in-class diagnostics:
    Get a scan within 5 days and results in two.

  • 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support:
    Dealing with stress, fertility issues or menopause-related anxiety? Speak to a doctor or nurse anytime, day or night through our digital and tele health services.

  • GP Live
    Book a video consultation with a GP at no extra cost with prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy if needed.

  • Laya Health and Wellbeing Clinics:
    Ireland’s fastest urgent care, be seen in under 60 minutes.

  • Fertility Support:
    Annual IVF benefits, AMH testing, pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), and expanded fertility preservation including embryo freezing.

Benefits that make a real difference

At laya we offer a range of benefits to support you, including:

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24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support

Dealing with stress, fertility issues or menopause-related anxiety? Speak to a doctor or nurse anytime, day or night through our digital and tele health service

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GP Live

Book a video consultation with a GP at no extra cost with prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy if needed.

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Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinics

Ireland’s fastest urgent care, be seen in under 60 minutes.

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Fertility Support:

Annual IVF benefits, AMH testing, pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), and expanded fertility preservation including embryo freezing.

Support you need, when you need it

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing.