Written question WQ97788
- Asked by
- Russell GeorgeIndependent
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the rollout of psychological support for people affected by pregnancy-and baby-loss across Wales?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing
The loss of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth is a deeply traumatic experience. Bereavement care has been embedded into national maternity and neonatal policy, ensuring that parents can access the support they need at any time, free of charge, through a compassionate, structured, and well-funded system.
The service in Cardiff will be evaluated to inform an all-Wales roll out of psychological support following baby loss. We are commissioning the formal evaluation, once this has concluded, a service specification and timeline for roll out can be confirmed.