Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 18572

Antenatal Care: Accident and Emergency Departments

Tabled: 9 December 2024

Answered: 18 December 2024

Question

Helen Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of early pregnancy services in A&E departments (a) at weekends and (b) overnight.

Answer

Karin Smyth

No assessment has been made of the adequacy of the availability of early pregnancy services in accident and emergency departments. It is vital that women seeking support, including in early pregnancy, get the care they need. We will continue to work with ...

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