‘Mothers will never be the priority’: Postnatal mental health support cut despite surge in women seeking help
Record numbers of mothers seeking mental health help – but services are being cut
- Postnatal mental health services in the UK are facing closures due to funding cuts, despite a surge in demand.
- One in five women in the UK experience mental health conditions after Childbirth, with suicide rates rising significantly.
- While NHS mental health service access increased in 2023, long wait times and a postcode lottery persist.
- Charities supporting new mothers are also closing due to lack of funding, leaving many without crucial support.
- The government's decision to scrap funding for women's Health Hubs has further exacerbated the crisis.