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Infant Mental Health Awareness

Tuesday 23 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Tim Loughton asked the Secretary of State about steps taken to promote Infant Mental Health Awareness Week
  • The Secretary acknowledged seeing a report by the First 1001 Days Movement highlighting challenges faced by parents with children under two
  • The Government is working to address the challenges mentioned, particularly for BAME families

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tim Loughton Con East Worthing and Shoreham
Mental Health
Context

The UK observed Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, focusing on the mental health challenges faced by infants and their parents during the lockdown.

Question

What steps has the Secretary of State taken to promote Infant Mental Health Awareness Week? Have they seen the research published by the First 1001 Days Movement suggesting that three quarters of parents with children under two are feeling the detrimental impact of the lockdown, particularly BAME parents?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matthew Hancock

I understand that Infant Mental Health Awareness Week was a great success. I have seen the report published by the First 1001 Days Movement during this week highlighting the challenges faced by parents with children under two, especially BAME families. The Government is working hard to address these issues and ensure support for this crucial cohort.

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