House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Maternity Progress Update
23 February 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Maria Caulfield Con Lewes
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Maria Caulfield announced a 3 million funding commitment for the second phase of the Brain Injury Reduction Programme.
- A Maternity Disparities Taskforce is established to address disparities in health outcomes.
- The first meeting of the Taskforce is scheduled for early March, with subsequent meetings every two months.
Issue summary
Maria Caulfield is providing an update on progress made towards reducing stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and maternal mortality rates as part of the UK government's Maternity Ambition.
Action requested
The minister has announced a £3 million funding commitment for the second phase of the Brain Injury Reduction Programme and the establishment of a Maternity Disparities Taskforce to tackle disparities in health outcomes. The first meeting is scheduled for early March, with subsequent meetings every two months.
Key facts
- Stillbirth rate fell by 25% from 5.1 per 1,000 births in 2010 to 3.8 per 1,000 births in 2020.
- Neonatal mortality rate dropped by 36% from 2.0 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2010 to 1.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2020.
- £3 million awarded for the second phase of the Brain Injury Reduction Programme.
- Maternity Disparities Taskforce will address disparities and reduce maternal and neonatal deaths by improving care access for ethnic minorities and those in deprived areas.