Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 8
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The impact of Covid-19 has only served to sharpen pre-existing inequalities for pregnant Black women.
Conclusion
The impact of Covid-19 has only served to sharpen pre-existing inequalities for pregnant Black women. The Chief Midwifery Officer has formulated a four-point action plan to better support these women during the Covid-19 pandemic, which is very welcome. These actions must be implemented as a matter of urgency.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 February 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗