Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 117479

Bereavement Counselling: Parents

Tabled: 3 March 2026

Answered: 11 March 2026

Question

Lisa Smart

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to address the postcode lottery in NHS mental health support for bereaved parents following pregnancy or baby loss; and whether she will commit to issuing nation

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Government recognises that the experience of losing a baby or pregnancy loss can be very difficult for parents and families.Maternal Mental Health Services are available in all integrated care board areas in England and provide care for women with mod...

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