Large regional gaps in health visitor services are leaving mothers and babies at risk
Abstract
Wide regional disparities in England's health visitor services are leaving some new mothers and babies without vital early support, according to new data that experts warn are revealing serious gaps in care and putting children's health and development at risk. Dorothy Lepkowska explains
Fields of Study & Subjects
Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Child and Adolescent Health
Infant Development and Preterm Care
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of family & child health.
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 12–13
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Language
- EN