Improvements made but more work to be done, says Britain’s largest evaluation of NHS maternity

11 July 2019

RCPCH President responds to latest National Maternity and Perinatal Audit and says whilst the expansion of perinatal mental health support is particularly welcome, support services are under immense pressure. He urges an immediate moratorium on any further cuts so “pregnant women and their children can access the treatment and support they deserve”.

The National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) is a large evaluation of NHS maternity and neonatal services in Britain. https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/news/improvements-but-more-to-be-done-evaluation-maternity-and-neonatal