Infant Mortality: Bereavement Counselling
Commons · Question 117479 · Tabled 3 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Lisa Smart
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to address the postcode lottery in NHS mental health support for bereaved parents following pregnancy or baby loss; and whether she will commit to issuing nation
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 11 Mar 2026
The Government recognises that the experience of losing a baby or pregnancy loss can be very difficult for parents and families.Maternal Mental Health Services are available in all integrated care board areas in England and provide care for women with mod...