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Conclusion
First Report - Impact of Covid-19 on n…
Acknowledged
Since last July, new and expectant parents have continued to face severe limits on the formal and informal support for their wellbeing and their child’s development that they would normally expect. Following a further 12 months of restrictions, the cohort of parents and children in need of catch-up support is …
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Since last July, new and expectant parents have continued to face severe limits on the formal and informal support for their wellbeing and their child’s development that they would normally expect. Following a further 12 months of restrictions, the cohort of parents and children in need of catch-up support is now even larger, and the cumulative impact on parents’ health and children’s development has only increased.
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges the concerns by detailing significant investments, including 26 new hubs for integrated care, specialist perinatal mental health services nationwide, expansion of Mother and Baby units, and £100 million for bespoke mental health support for new and expectant parents.
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Conclusion
First Report - Impact of Covid-19 on n…
Acknowledged
We welcome the Government’s confirmation of the increased Adoption Support Fund budget for 2021–22. We agree with our witnesses that long-term funding for this initiative should be made available, as part of comprehensive and ongoing support for adoptive parents to overcome the challenges they have faced during covid-19.
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We welcome the Government’s confirmation of the increased Adoption Support Fund budget for 2021–22. We agree with our witnesses that long-term funding for this initiative should be made available, as part of comprehensive and ongoing support for adoptive parents to overcome the challenges they have faced during covid-19.
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Government response AI summary
The government states that the Adoption Strategy includes proposals for improving adoption services, and an evaluation of the Adoption Support Fund's expanded scope was published. The findings from this evaluation and a wider internal review will be considered in future business planning and the Spending …
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Conclusion
First Report - Impact of Covid-19 on n…
Acknowledged
We welcome the steps taken by the Government and the NHS to provide pregnant women with relevant information as the vaccine rollout continues and as social restrictions are eased. It is vital these efforts are maintained so that pregnant women are effectively supported to protect themselves from covid-19. In particular, …
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We welcome the steps taken by the Government and the NHS to provide pregnant women with relevant information as the vaccine rollout continues and as social restrictions are eased. It is vital these efforts are maintained so that pregnant women are effectively supported to protect themselves from covid-19. In particular, it is crucial the Government continues to build on the success of the vaccine programme by continuing to encourage pregnant women to be vaccinated.
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledged the committee's welcome for their vaccination efforts by reiterating the effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women, detailing various communication and awareness campaigns, and confirming that pregnant women are now a priority group for vaccination.
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