Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 50939

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis

Tabled: 8 May 2025
Answered: 13 May 2025

Question

Liz Jarvis

Liberal DemocratEastleigh

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve early diagnosis of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. As a result, it is crucial to diagnose FASD as early as possible. As part of the prevention efforts aroun...

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