News and blogs

All the latest news, comment and blogs from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, as well as new research and updates from the perinatal mental health community.

19th August 2020 | 2 min read

New specialist community perinatal mental health maps now available

The MMHA’s Everyone’s Business Campaign has released new maps showing the provision of specialist perinatal mental health (PMH) community services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales (as of winter 2019/20). Despite welcoming major progress in commitments and funding promised by devolved nation governments, the maps continue to show the extent of the postcode lottery faced by women and families.

5th August 2020 | 1 min read

During lockdown 6 in 10 parents had significant concerns about their mental health, report finds

Today, MMHA members Best Beginnings, Home-Start UK and Parent-Infant Foundation have launched a new report exploring the impact of the pandemic and lockdown on new and expectant parents, and their babies.

7th July 2020 | 2 min read

Scottish Government release latest Delivery Plan for perinatal and infant mental health

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance’s (MMHA) Everyone’s Business campaign welcomes publication of the Scottish Government’s perinatal mental health delivery plan.

16th June 2020 | 2 min read

How perinatal mental health services in Wales reacted to the pandemic

In Wales, community perinatal mental health (PMH) services have continued to operate throughout the COVID-19 crisis, providing support to mums, dads/partners and the families who need it.

12th May 2020 | 1 min read

New Everyone’s Business campaign calls released in light of COVID-19

During Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) launched a plea to national and local decision makers to PLAN for perinatal mental health care during and beyond COVID-19.

6th May 2020 | 5 min read

Perinatal mental health services more important than ever as we emerge from the pandemic

While there have been encouraging signs of progress following the establishment of the perinatal managed clinical network and the perinatal and infant mental health programme board, the levels of specialist provision still falls short in most parts of the country, meaning right now, women and families still face a postcode lottery.

9th April 2020 | 1 min read

The First 1001 Days Movement highlights impact of COVID-19 on parents and babies

The First 1001 Days Movement – which includes over 40 charities and professional bodies – has called on national and local decision makers to give urgent attention to the wellbeing of parents, babies, and toddlers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

12th March 2020 | 4 min read

COVID-19 information and support from Maternal Mental Health Alliance members

COVID-19 information and support from Maternal Mental Health Alliance members

8th February 2020 | 1 min read

New mothers in England to receive dedicated six-week check

MMHA member NCT were able to celebrate after hearing the news that NHS England and the British Medical Association have agreed to fund a six-week assessment for mums under the new GP contract. They won’t have to wait long for the change either, as plans come into effect from April 2020.

13th December 2019 | 1 min read

Maternal suicide still a leading cause of death in first postnatal year

Maternal suicide still a leading cause of death in first postnatal year

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