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

LabourLivingston

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 Kinnock
Support 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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