Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 104542

Maternity Services

Tabled: 9 January 2026
Answered: 22 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

Liberal DemocratHenley and Thame

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support for training and resources his Department is providing to integrated care boards to help implement the NHS England Maternal Care Bundle, published on 6 January 2026.

Answer

Karin Smyth
Maternity care remains a top priority for NHS Providers, as demonstrated in the planning guidance.Maternity services in England are commissioned by integrated care boards (ICBs), and maternity funding, which formed part of the System Development Funding i...

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