A Bill to require routine six week National Health Service check-ups for new mothers to include mental health assessments and advice; and for connected purposes.
The Postnatal Check-ups (Mental Health) Bill would require the routine six-week postnatal NHS check-up for new mothers to include a mental health assessment and information or advice about mental health. It aims to identify and address postnatal mental health issues early and ensure mothers get appropriate support. The bill would place duties on NHS providers to include mental health elements in the check-up.
The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If supported, it would progress to committee stage and later stages.
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