Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 41366
Postnatal Care: Mental Illness and Rural Areas
Tabled: 25 March 2025
Answered: 3 April 2025
Question
Maya Ellis
Labour — Ribble Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve postnatal care services for mothers (a) with mental health challenges and (b) in rural areas.
Answer
Karin SmythWe are committed to ensuring that women, including those living in rural areas, receive safe and equitable care, regardless of where they live or give birth.NHS England’s guidance sets out that all women who have given birth should be offered a postnatal ...
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