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Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill

A Bill to require the provision of mental health assessments in NHS antenatal care for the purpose of identifying those at risk of perinatal mental health problems and making referrals to appropriate support; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 October 2025 by Laura Kyrke-Smith (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 22 Oct 2025
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.