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Baroness Merron (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 February 2026

Debate

Better Start Longitudinal Programmes

Contribution

They do: I completely agree. That is why they are very much part of our delivery plan. It is part of the move from hospital to community: part of the neighbourhood service model. We will be publishing the workforce plan in the spring; that will take account of it. This is a multidisciplinary approach. We are seeing more midwives. We are also seeing more consultants in obstetrics, for example, although I know that the noble Baroness was not referring particularly to that. We are also developing stronger health visitor teams. They all matter, because they bring the care closer to home in a way that will make the greatest impact.

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