Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN HL1687

Family Hubs: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what role they intend Best Start Family Hubs to play in identifying and supporting mothers experiencing perinatal and postnatal mental health difficulties.

Answer

Supporting perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationships are vital to the health and wellbeing of babies and their caregivers. The Department is investing £200 million for Healthy Babies services in 75 local authority areas with high levels of d...

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