Department of Health and Social Care written question – answered at on 15 June 2026.
Paul Holmes
Opposition Whip (Commons), Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to maternal pathways with tailored support for pregnant people experiencing homelessness.
Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat, Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to maternity pathways, including tailored support for pregnant people experiencing homelessness.
Preet Kaur Gill
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health and Social Care
We are committed to improving outcomes for women and babies from vulnerable and underserved groups, including those experiencing homelessness, to ensure access to safe, personalised, and equitable maternity care.
That is why the Government has committed to ending the practice of discharging newborn babies into bed and breakfast or other unsuitable shared accommodation through the Child Poverty Strategy.
The Neighbourhood Health Framework sets an ambition to improve coordination of services for people with the most complex needs, working jointly with key partners including local authorities and community organisations. The Neighbourhood Health Framework is available at the following link:
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