Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 67491
Pregnancy: Social Services
Tabled: 14 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025
Question
Mr Richard Holden
Conservative — Basildon and Billericay
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a duty to refer new mothers experiencing mental distress to appropriate local services.
Answer
Karin SmythWe recognise that supporting women’s mental health is a crucial aspect of care at all stages of pregnancy and post-partum.General practitioners (GPs) can offer initial support for mild to moderate mental health problems including depression and anxiety. I...
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