A Bill to require the provision of mental health assessments in NHS antenatal care for the purpose of identifying those at risk of perinatal mental health problems and making referrals to appropriate support; and for connected purposes.
This Bill would require NHS antenatal care to provide mental health assessments to identify pregnant people at risk of perinatal mental health problems and refer them to appropriate support. The aim is to spot issues early and improve mental health for mothers and families during pregnancy. It applies to services provided within the NHS during the antenatal period.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee scrutiny for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
Order for Second Reading on Friday 31 October, read and discharged.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 22 October under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.