Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 44627

Maternity Services: Closures

Tabled: 7 April 2025

Answered: 23 April 2025

Question

Liz Jarvis

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of maternity unit closures; and what steps he is taking to prevent the closure of maternity units.

Answer

Karin Smyth

There are real issues in maternity care, but also outstanding examples of care. It will not be an overnight recovery, but we will be making steady improvements to ensure all women receive safe, personalised, and compassionate care.The Government continues...

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