Karin Smyth

Karin Smyth

Labour — Bristol South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 July 2025

Debate

10-Year Health Plan: Perinatal Mental Health

Contribution

The 10-year health plan sets out ambitious plans to boost mental health support across the country, including for women during the perinatal period. During the year to April 2025, a record 64,805 women accessed maternal mental health services or specialist community perinatal mental health services, such as those at the Whiteleaf centre in Aylesbury. The Department for Education is also investing £500 million to roll out Best Start family hubs to all local authorities in England, which will also support new mums.

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