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At a vulnerable time |
New & expectant mothers across the country can now access specialist mental health care in the area where they live, NHS England announced last week. The landmark rollout of specialist perinatal community services across the whole of England, means that mums and mums-to-be who are experiencing anxiety, depression or other forms of mental ill health should be able to access high quality care much closer to home. The expansion comes alongside the opening of 4 new mother & baby units, which mean that the most seriously ill women can receive residential care without being separated from their babies in every region. NHS England plans to increase the national capacity further to more than 160 beds – providing specialist inpatient care & treatment to mums, without separation from their babies. |
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NHS England: Specialist mental health support for new mums available in every part of England |