Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 89306
Home Births
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle disparities in the provision of home birth services.
Answer
Karin SmythThe Department and NHS England fully support women to make informed choices about their care, including the choice to give birth at home. We expect local services to work collaboratively to ensure the provision of safe, personalised care in all settings.T...
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