Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 85636

Mental Health Services: Maternity Services

Tabled: 27 October 2025

Answered: 6 November 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of clinical medical cases relating to childbirth injuries on maternal mental health.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

No such assessment has been made of the potential impact of clinical medical cases relating to childbirth injuries on maternal mental health. However, significant progress has been made across England in recent years to ensure women experiencing moderate ...

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