Pregnant women denied mental health help

Analysis from leading psychiatrists found from 2020-2021 out of 47,000 women, only 3,1261 were able to get help from perinatal services. 

Whilst it was deemed the pandemic was not the main reason women were being denied access, it was established that due to lack of investment and funding, services were unable to provide support when needed. 

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for funding in the next spending review.

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Source: The Guardian, 1 July 2021