Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 68966

Antenatal Care: Health Education

Tabled: 17 July 2025

Answered: 23 July 2025

Named Day

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to (a) improve access to antenatal care education for women and families and (b) ensure that high-quality (a) information and (b) information on birthing is delivered during

Answer

Karin Smyth

Maternity services are commissioned by integrated care boards (ICBs), and it is the responsibility of local commissioners to ensure services, including antenatal education, are designed to be accessible and high-quality. As was set out in the 2025/26 Nati...

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