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Written question asked by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 July 2022. It was answered by James Morris (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 July 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Maternity Services: Home Helps

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of domestic support available to new mothers.

Answer

No recent assessment has been made. Domestic support can improve care management or resolve other concerns which may arise from becoming a new mother. This can include provision of information on self-care, signposting to other services, while targeted or specialist support should be provided as early as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35083
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Home helps Maternity services Standards
Link
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