Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 110580

Infant Mortality: Bereavement Counselling

Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his department has made of the findings of the Held in Our Hearts Impact Report on hospital-to-home bereavement support for families following the loss of a baby.

Answer

Karin Smyth
We recognise the importance of supporting the transition from the hospital to home for bereaved families, so that support is always available when families need it most.Held in Our Hearts is a Scottish Charity supporting Health Boards in Scotland, and hea...

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