Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 67490

Pregnancy: Third Sector

Tabled: 14 July 2025

Answered: 23 July 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that new mothers experiencing (a) anxiety, (b) postnatal depression and (c) other difficulties after birth are routinely referred to local third-sector

Answer

Karin Smyth

We 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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