Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans the Government has to ensure that children at risk of developing mental health problems due to their family situation receive support to help prevent mental health problems developing.
We are investing £100 million to support perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationships through the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme in 75 local authorities. In addition, the Supporting Families Programme will assist a further 300,000 families facing multiple interconnected issues. Health visitors and school nurses also provide targeted prevention measures to promote improved mental health for children and families at greatest risk.