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Huge delays to access maternal mental health care in England called a scandal

Exclusive: NHS figures obtained by Labour reveal 11,507 women sought care but did not get any last year

Almost 20,000 women a year living with mental health problems triggered by being pregnant or giving birth are being denied support by the NHS, the Guardian can reveal.

Furthermore, those who do receive mental health help for their trauma are having to wait up to 19 months to start treatment in some parts of England because specialist services are so overstretched.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Exclusive: NHS figures obtained by Labour reveal 11,507 women sought care but did not get any last yearAlmost 20,000 women a year living with mental health problems triggered by being pregnant or giving birth are being denied support by the NHS, the Guardian can reveal.Furthermore, those who do receive mental health help for their trauma are having to wait up to 19 months to start treatment in some parts of England because specialist services are so overstretched. Continue reading…