Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 38282
Mental Health Services: Fathers
Tabled: 13 March 2025
Answered: 24 March 2025
Question
Gregor Poynton
Labour — Livingston
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to increase levels of mental health (a) support and (b) assessments for fathers during perinatal periods.
Answer
Stephen KinnockSupport is already available for expectant and new fathers and partners who experience mental health difficulties during the perinatal period. Partners of women accessing specialist perinatal and maternal mental health services should be offered an eviden...
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