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Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 22 April 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Maternity Disparities Taskforce

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether there are any further meetings planned for the Maternity Disparities Taskforce.

Answer

The Maternity Disparities Taskforce has met six times. The taskforce will meet again in due course, to further explore and consider evidence-based interventions to tackle disparities in maternity outcomes and experience.

The taskforce is currently focused on developing a targeted pre-pregnancy toolkit, aimed at women from ethnic minorities and deprived areas, which will encourage healthy behaviours and planning for pregnancy by supporting women to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3988
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Maternity Disparities Taskforce
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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