Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill

Commons bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) 2025-26

A Private Members' Bill introduced through a 10-minute speech in the Commons, used primarily to draw attention to an issue rather than to legislate. Most do not progress beyond First Reading.

Second reading · Commons
Sponsor
Laura Kyrke-Smith (Labour)
Introduced
22 October 2025
Last activity
22 October 2025
About this 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.

Parliamentary stages

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Commons
First reading 22 Oct 2025
Second reading
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