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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Thomas

NHS maternal mental health services slash funding despite soaring demand

Two-thirds of specialist mental health services for mothers planned funding cuts last year despite soaring demand.

An analysis of NHS spending by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) found 27 out of 42 areas in England planned cuts totalling £3.2 million in the 2024/25 financial year.

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